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Chambers, Robert
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Chambers, R. (Robert)
Domestic Annals of Scotland from the Reformation to the Revolution, Volume 1 (of 2)
$aEdinburgh :$bW. & R. Chambers, $c1859.
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"Domestic Annals of Scotland from the Reformation to the Revolution, Volume I" by Robert Chambers is a historical account published in the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the socio-economic conditions and domestic events in Scotland from the Reformation through the subsequent upheavals leading to the Revolution. Chambers aims to illuminate the lives of ordinary Scots during this transformative period, detailing their experiences beyond the political narratives that often dominate historical discourse. The opening of the book provides a rich context for Scotland in the mid-16th century, describing its geography, population, and prevailing socio-political climate. It outlines the significant transition from Catholicism to Protestantism, sparked by reformative ideas that flowed into the region, leading to dramatic societal upheaval and the eventual establishment of Protestantism as the dominant faith in Scotland. Notably, it introduces key figures such as Queen Mary and discusses the dynamics of power among the Scottish nobles, including the Lords of the Congregation, setting the stage for the detailed accounts of everyday life and significant events to follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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