Covenanter rebellions of the late 17th century

Sarissa

Given that Osprey has produced some excellent titles on 16th century Scots armies, including the Covenanter period of the mid-17th century, perhaps a book on the Covenanter uprisings in south-west Scotland during the 1660s and 1670s might be another interesting title to complete the set. This featured fanatical groups of die hard Presbyterians and the engagements of Rullion Green, Drumclog and Bothwell Bridge (made famous by Walter Scott's 'Old Mortality'). Not to mention the fascinating battle of Dunkeld in 1689 when the Cameronian regiment (formed from a sect of south-west Presbyterians) entrenched themselves in the town and defended it successfully against a Highland army several times their number. A sort of Scots 'Rorke's Drift' scenario!

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