
The Covenanters
In Our Time
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The Decline of the Covenanters
This chapter examines the decline of the Covenanters in 1660s Scotland, focusing on the clash between conformists and loyal dissenters as bishops are reinstated and suppression increases. It discusses the shifting significance of the Covenant, the introspection following military defeat, and the evolving perceptions of religious toleration, ultimately framing the Covenanters' legacy in the context of their quest for liberty versus their portrayal as extremists.
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