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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Airy, Osmund.

Series:

Lauderdale Papers

Lauderdale Papers ; v.2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Seventeenth century.

Episcopacy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (355 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Lauderdale Papers. Volume II

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2015.

Summary:

The Lauderdale Papers, Volume II, edited by Osmund Airy, is a historical compilation focusing on the governance of Scotland from 1667 to 1673. The volume includes letters and documents detailing the political maneuvers and administrative actions under John Maitland, Duke of Lauderdale, a key figure during Scotland’s Restoration period. It explores Lauderdale's consolidation of power, his interactions with lieutenants like Moray, Tweeddale, and Kincardine, and the challenges posed by opposition and misgovernance. The book provides evidence of Sharp’s role in the establishment of Episcopacy in Scotland, resolving debates on his complicity in significant ecclesiastical changes. Intended for historians and academics, the work highlights the political, religious, and social dynamics of Restoration Scotland, offering insights into the personalities and strategies shaping the era. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781554938599

1554938597

OCLC:

1470854434