Publisher's Synopsis
The ""Journal of the Transactions in Scotland, During the Contest Between the Adherents of Queen Mary, and Those of Her Son, 1570-73"" is a historical book written by Richard Bannatyne and published in 1806. The book is a detailed account of the political and social events that took place in Scotland during the period of 1570 to 1573. The author was a contemporary of the events and a personal secretary to John Knox, a prominent figure in the Scottish Reformation. The book is divided into three parts, each covering a year of the conflict between the supporters of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her son, James VI. The first part covers the year 1570, which was marked by the assassination of James Stewart, Earl of Moray, who was the Regent of Scotland at the time. The second part covers the year 1571, which saw the rise of the Protestant lords and their efforts to establish a Presbyterian Church in Scotland. Finally, the third part covers the year 1572-73, which was marked by the murder of the Archbishop of St. Andrews and the subsequent uprising of the Catholic lords.The book provides a detailed account of the political and military events of the period, as well as the social and religious tensions that existed between the different factions. The author also provides insight into the personalities and motivations of the key players in the conflict, including Mary, Queen of Scots, and her son James VI. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scotland, the Scottish Reformation, or the Tudor period in general.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.
