EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 11 MIN
A Short History of Scotland Chapter 26 - The Restoration, part 2
from The Andrew Lang Library · host Andrew Lang
In which we observe the turbulent aftermath of the Restoration in Scotland, where the steadfast devotion of ministers and their flocks is met by governmental repression, military roughness, and political intrigue, resulting in rebellion and severe punitive measures. Throughout this uneasy period, attempts at conciliation and partial toleration falter against the fierce convictions of dissenters and the corrosive effects of fear and fanaticism, revealing a nation deeply divided in matters of faith and governance.
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In which we observe the turbulent aftermath of the Restoration in Scotland, where the steadfast devotion of ministers and their flocks is met by governmental repression, military roughness, and political intrigue, resulting in rebellion and severe punitive measures. Throughout this uneasy period, attempts at conciliation and partial toleration falter against the fierce convictions of dissenters and the corrosive effects of fear and fanaticism, revealing a nation deeply divided in matters of faith and governance.
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