Bishops and covenanters: the church in scotland, 1688-1691
Auteur :
Shukman, Ann
Éditeur :
Birlinn General
ISBN :
9781906566586
Date de publication :
15 oct. 2012
Dimensions :
21,5 x 13,5 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
216 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book reviews the political events that led to the abolition of episcopacy in 1689 and with it the concerted attack on the parish clergy. It explores for the first time the background and influences that led to the brutal 'rabbling of the curates' in south-west Scotland.