A Scots Earl in Covenanting Times; Being Life and Times of Archibald, 9th Earl of Argyll, 1629 - 1685

""A Scots Earl In Covenanting Times"" is a historical biography that chronicles the life and times of Archibald, 9th Earl of Argyll, who lived from 1629 to 1685. Written by John Willcock, the book provides a detailed account of Argyll's upbringing, education, political career, and involvement in the Scottish Covenanting movement. The Covenanters were a group of Scottish Presbyterians who opposed the attempts by the Stuart monarchs to impose Anglican practices on the Scottish church. Argyll was a key figure in this movement and played a significant role in the political and religious events that shaped Scotland during the 17th century. The book also explores Argyll's personal life, including his marriages and family relationships. Overall, ""A Scots Earl In Covenanting Times"" offers a fascinating insight into the life of one of Scotland's most influential historical figures and the turbulent times in which he lived.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.