Revolutionary England and the National Covenant

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Examining the oaths and covenants from the late sixteenth to late seventeenth centuries, this book highlights their significance during a tumultuous era marked by religious and political strife. It explores how Protestant writers framed England as a nation in covenant with God, reshaping concepts of monarchy and political allegiance. The author details the involvement of diverse social groups in these loyalty tests and argues that these covenants profoundly influenced political dynamics, extending their impact into the eighteenth century.