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The Killing Time: Fanaticism, Liberty and the Birth of Britain

David Ross

Explore Scottish history through the lives of its great and depraved, its philosophers and murderers, its politicians and its fanatics. Confronting the myths, misconceptions and propaganda following the nearly bloodless revolution that took place in Scotland at the end of 1638, The Killing Time delves into the most private lives of six powerful figures who were at the heart of the political and social turmoil.

GenresScotlandHistory17th century18th centuryBiographyBiographies

369 pages

English edition · First published 2010 by Luath · ISBN 9781906817046

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