For the period covered by Protestantism in Scotland (1878) by J.A. Wylie, Scotland went from a nation of uncivilized barbarians to national covenants with Christ, and then through many ups and downs as various factions tried to destroy true Christianity.

From darkness to Hamilton, Wishart, Knox, and Melville, through to the Covenanters, the Westminster Assembly and the tragic deception used by Charles II, Wylie's racy style makes it hard to put this book down.

Few other nations and periods of history provide such edifying reading. Highlights include John Knox's call to the ministry, his interview with Queen Mary, his trial for treason, Melville's work, the National and Solemn League and Covenant, the civil war, the Westminster Assembly, and more.

Book 24 (illustrated), from J.A. Wylie's The History of Protestantism.