{"product_id":"the-life-and-times-of-john-maitland-duke-of-lauderdale-9781025802497","title":"The Life and Times of John Maitland, Duke of Lauderdale","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): W. C. MacKenzie\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Europe - Great Britain - Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The Life and Times of John Maitland, Duke of Lauderdale (1616-1682)\"\u003c\/b\u003e is a comprehensive biographical study of one of the most powerful and controversial figures in 17th-century British politics. As a key advisor to King Charles II and the virtual ruler of Scotland for over a decade, Lauderdale's influence shaped the course of the Restoration era. W. C. Mackenzie provides an in-depth exploration of Maitland's complex character, from his early years as a Covenanter to his eventual rise as a high-ranking statesman known for his ruthless pragmatism and unwavering loyalty to the Crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative delves into the religious and political turmoil of the period, illustrating the friction between the Scottish Kirk and the monarchy. Readers will find a detailed account of the shifting alliances, the suppression of rebellions, and the intricate web of court intrigue that defined Lauderdale's administration. This work serves as an essential resource for those interested in Scottish history, the Stuart monarchy, and the evolution of political power during a transformative century. Mackenzie's scholarly approach offers a balanced perspective on a man often remembered with polarizing intensity, contextualizing his actions within the broader social and religious landscape of the 1600s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47887535571095,"sku":"9781025802497","price":3675.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025802497.webp?v=1781159796","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-life-and-times-of-john-maitland-duke-of-lauderdale-9781025802497","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}