Lauderdale Papers. : Camden Society, New Series, XXXVIII.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Airy, Osmund.

Series:

Lauderdale Papers

Lauderdale Papers ; v.3

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Restorations, Political.

Church and state--Scotland.

Church and state.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (280 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Lauderdale Papers. Volume III

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2015.

Summary:

This volume, the third in the Lauderdale Papers series, edited by Osmund Airy, covers the years 1673–1683 and provides a detailed account of the political and religious landscape of Scotland and England during the late 17th century. The collection focuses on John Maitland, Duke of Lauderdale, a prominent Scottish politician and key advisor to King Charles II. The documents highlight Lauderdale's challenges, including opposition from Scottish nobles, debates over governance and religious policy, and his efforts to maintain influence at the English court. The text also explores the relationships among political figures, including Lauderdale's alliance with the King and Duke of York and conflicts with opponents like Hamilton and Shaftesbury. The volume offers a rich resource for understanding the Restoration period's political dynamics and the interplay between personal ambition and broader governance issues. Intended for historians and scholars, it provides valuable primary source material on 17th-century British history. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781554938605

1554938600

OCLC:

1470855951