Domestic annals of Scotland : from the revolution to the rebellion of 1745
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"Domestic Annals of Scotland: From the Revolution to the Rebellion of 1745" by Robert Chambers is a historical account published in the mid-19th century. This work seeks to document the intricate social, political, and ecclesiastical changes in Scotland during a transformative half-century following the Revolution of 1688. It covers the nation's evolving societal values, from oppressive governance and religious intolerance to emerging constitutional frameworks and social progress. The opening of the book
sets the stage by describing the tumultuous period of the Scottish Revolution and the immediate aftermath of King James II's flight to France. Chambers presents a vivid depiction of the political upheaval, detailing how old power structures fell and new leaders emerged, exemplified by activists like William and Mary assuming the throne. The beginning also addresses the socio-religious dynamics at play, such as the violent rejection of episcopal authorities and the growing discontent among those loyal to the exiled king—a context that foreshadows the lingering Jacobite sentiments that would shape Scotland in the coming years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 03028815 |
| Title | Domestic annals of Scotland : from the revolution to the rebellion of 1745 |
| Original Publication | Edinburgh: W. & R. Chambers, 1861. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing, Susan Skinner, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Scotland -- History -- 1689-1745 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72262 |
| Release Date | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1173 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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