The Great Marquess; Life and Times of Archibald 8Th Earl and Ist (And Only) Marquess of Argyll (1607-1661)

The Great Marquess; Life and Times of Archibald 8Th Earl and Ist (And Only) Marquess of Argyll (1607-1661) by John Willcock delves into the pivotal moments of Scottish Presbyterianism focusing on the General Assembly of 1638 and the political turmoil that ensued. The book explores the defiance of royal authority the rise of democratic ecclesiastical polity and the religious zeal of the Scottish people. It narrates the power struggles between Covenanters and Royalists the imprisonment of Charles I and the proclamation of Prince Charles as the new king reflecting a turbulent period in Scottish history.