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The Complaynt Of Scotlande Wyth Ane Exortatione To The Thre Estaits To Be Vigilante In The Deffens Of Their Public Veil. 1549. With An Appendix Of Contemporary English Tracts, Viz. The Just Declaratio

The Complaynt Of Scotlande Wyth Ane Exortatione To The Thre Estaits To Be Vigilante In The Deffens Of Their Public Veil. 1549. With An Appendix Of Contemporary English Tracts, Viz. The Just Declaratio

James Harrison

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2020
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Literatura: historia y crítica
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9789354170478
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A clarion call from a nation on the brink, The Complaynt Of Scotlande stands as one of the most stirring voices of 16th-century Scottish literature. Written amid the turbulence of the Tudor period, this urgent political tract blends impassioned exhortation with sharp analysis, urging Scotland’s three estates to unite in defence of their public welfare. Its pages pulse with the anxieties and hopes of a people facing external threat and internal division. Every word matters.Alongside James Harrison’s original essay, this volume presents a rare appendix of contemporary English tracts, including declarations and appeals from both Scottish and English figures. Together, these early modern essays illuminate the tangled web of Scottish-English relations at a pivotal moment in Britain’s history. For historians, scholars, and those captivated by the drama of 16th-century Britain, this collection offers an unparalleled window into the minds and motives that shaped a nation’s fate. The themes of political exhortation and public welfare defence remain powerfully relevant, inviting reflection and debate even today.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. More than a historical document, it is a cultural treasure for anyone drawn to the enduring legacy of Tudor period writings and the evolution of political thought.

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