Scotland and the Protectorate: Letters and Papers Relating to the Military Government of Scotland From January 1654 to June 1659 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. H. Firth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266547877 ISBN 13: 9780266547877

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Ground-level view of Scotland under military rule — A collection of letters and papers reveals how governance unfolded from 1654 to 1659, offering a clear window into the period.

This edition compiles correspondence and official documents that show decisions, logistics, and the daily realities of the Protectorate in Scotland. Readers will see the personalities, power struggles, and practical challenges that shaped the era without getting lost in theory.

• Primary documents from George Monck, overviews of financial and military matters, and regional concerns.
• Insights into interactions between Scottish leaders, Parliament, and English authorities during a turbulent time.
• Context for events in Argyll, Dalkeith, and other places mentioned in the period’s records.
• A documentary-style view of governance, military logistics, and governance strategies in mid-17th century Scotland.

Ideal for readers of Civil War and Restoration history who want a nuanced, evidence-based look at Scotland under the Protectorate.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266547877
• ISBN 13: 9780266547877
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 525