{"product_id":"john-willcock-the-great-marquess-1903-a-scots-earl-in-covenanting-times-1907","title":"John Willcock; The Great Marquess, 1903, \u0026 A Scots Earl, in Covenanting Times, 1907","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:5e977969-8703-493e-b1fb-56bafde76e20-5\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"01f8b2df-9ba1-47c7-bdaf-41926026b25c\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"654\" data-start=\"72\"\u003eA well-matched two-volume set of John Willcock’s detailed biographical studies of the Argyll family, focusing on two of the most significant figures in seventeenth-century Scottish history. \u003cem data-end=\"282\" data-start=\"262\"\u003eThe Great Marquess\u003c\/em\u003e (1903) examines Archibald Campbell, 8th Earl and 1st Marquess of Argyll, a central figure in the Covenanting movement and the turbulent politics of the Civil War period, while \u003cem data-end=\"494\" data-start=\"459\"\u003eA Scots Earl in Covenanting Times\u003c\/em\u003e (1907) continues the narrative with the life of his son, the 9th Earl of Argyll, whose career was likewise shaped by religious conflict and political upheaval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"921\" data-start=\"656\"\u003eTogether, the volumes provide a substantial and engaging account of Scotland during one of its most dramatic periods, combining careful historical research with contemporary narrative style, and are enhanced by illustrations and a fold-out map in the second volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"756\" data-start=\"481\"\u003eComprises:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"756\" data-start=\"481\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"107\" data-start=\"72\"\u003eThe Great Marquess; Life and Times of Archibald, 8th Earl, and 1st (and only) Marquess of Argyll (1607-1661). By John Willcock, B.D. Published in Edinburgh and London by Oliphant Anderson \u0026amp; Ferrier, 1903. First edition; and; \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"756\" data-start=\"481\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"107\" data-start=\"72\"\u003eA Scots Earl, in Covenanting Times: Being Life and Times of Archibald 9th Earl of Argyll (1629-1685). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBy John Willcock, B.D. Published in Edinburgh by Andrew Elliot, 1907. First edition. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"990\" data-start=\"685\"\u003eA set of 2 very good red cloth hardbacks in matching covers, with gilt armorial to front and gilt titles to spines. With mild wear and bumping, and a little faded to spines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"990\" data-start=\"685\"\u003eWith shiny gilt top edge. Vertical and lower edges of text block are spotted at extremities. Otherwise text is bright and clean throughout. Some scattered spotting to the first few pages of the 1907 volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"990\" data-start=\"685\"\u003eText in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"990\" data-start=\"685\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"107\" data-start=\"72\"\u003eThe Great Marquess: \u003c\/em\u003exxiii + 396pp + (4) Publisher's advertisements. With \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"107\" data-start=\"72\"\u003eguarded frontispiece + all Plates present as called for; \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"990\" data-start=\"685\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"107\" data-start=\"72\"\u003eA Scots Earl: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003exix + (1) Errata + (1) List of Illustrations + 453pp. With \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eguarded frontispiece + all Plates present as called for, including fold-out map. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: each volume \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapprox 232mm high x 164mm wide x 47mm deep. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: approximately 1660g (the set - unpacked).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55469107609985,"sku":"LAN10114","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/JohnWillock_TheGreatMarquess_1903_AScotsEarl_inCovenantingTimes_1907IMG_4114.jpg?v=1774452560","url":"https:\/\/www.lannaantique.com\/products\/john-willcock-the-great-marquess-1903-a-scots-earl-in-covenanting-times-1907","provider":"Lanna Antique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}