The Covenanters Of The Merse

The Covenanters Of The Merse

James Wood Brown

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104486884
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The book titled ''The Covenanters Of The Merse: Their History And Sufferings, As Found In The Records Of That Time'' is written by James Wood Brown and was published in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Covenanters who lived in the Merse region of Scotland during the 17th century. The Covenanters were a group of Scottish Presbyterians who signed the National Covenant in 1638, pledging to defend their faith against the interference of the English monarchy.The book details the history of the Covenanters in the Merse region, including their religious beliefs, political struggles, and the persecution they faced from the government and other religious groups. The author draws extensively from historical records and documents to provide a detailed and accurate account of the Covenanters’ lives and experiences.The book also includes descriptions of the Covenanters’ sufferings, including their imprisonment, torture, and execution. The author provides vivid descriptions of the brutal treatment inflicted upon the Covenanters, including the use of the infamous ''boot'' torture device.Overall, ''The Covenanters Of The Merse'' provides an insightful and informative account of this important period in Scottish history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scotland, the Presbyterian Church, or the struggle for religious freedom.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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