The Erskines - Paperback

by Alexander R. Macewen (Author)

The Erskines is a book written by Alexander R. MacEwen and is a comprehensive account of the Erskine family. The Erskines were a prominent Scottish family with roots dating back to the 13th century. The book details the history of the family, including their rise to power, their involvement in Scottish politics and their contributions to Scottish society. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific member of the Erskine family. The first chapter provides an overview of the family's history, while subsequent chapters delve into the lives of individual family members, including John Erskine, the Earl of Mar, and Thomas Erskine, the Lord Chancellor of England. Throughout the book, MacEwen provides detailed accounts of the Erskine family's achievements and contributions to Scottish society. He also explores the family's relationships with other prominent Scottish families and their involvement in key historical events, such as the Scottish Reformation and the Jacobite rebellions. Overall, The Erskines is a fascinating account of one of Scotland's most prominent families. It provides a detailed and insightful look into their history, their accomplishments, and their lasting impact on Scottish society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.