Zealots: How a Group of Scottish Conspirators Unleashed Half a Century of War in Britain

By Oliver Thomson

Uncover the hidden history that ignited Britain's bloodiest conflicts.Zealots reveals how a small group of Scottish conspirators unleashed half a century of war in Britain. This innovative history pinpoints Fife as the epicenter, where religious zealotry and political intrigue sparked Scotland's wars of religion and triggered three English Civil Wars.Discover the explosive mix of rebel priests, articulate politicians, and unemployed mercenaries that fueled the conflict. Explore the roles of Covenanters, Catholics, Royalists, and more as Oliver Thomson uncovers the truth behind these bloody holy wars. Would there have been an English Civil War without the Scots? Find out how a few unstable individuals changed the course of British history.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1445677954
• ISBN13: 9781445677958
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.3"