Oppressions Of The Sixteenth Century In The Islands Of Orkney And Zetland: From Original Documents (1859) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164873273)

""Oppressions of the Sixteenth Century in the Islands of Orkney and Zetland: From Original Documents"" is a historical book written by David Balfour and published in 1859. The book explores the social and political conditions of the Orkney and Zetland islands during the 16th century. Balfour uses original documents and historical records to shed light on the oppressions faced by the people of these islands during this time period. He discusses the impact of feudalism, the power dynamics between landlords and tenants, and the struggles faced by the common people. The book also delves into the religious and cultural practices of the islands during this time. ""Oppressions of the Sixteenth Century in the Islands of Orkney and Zetland"" provides an insightful look into the history of these remote islands and the challenges faced by their inhabitants during a tumultuous period in history.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.

Author: David Balfour
ISBN-10: 116487327X
ISBN-13: 9781164873273
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 202
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.43d