Defending the Legacy

Bonnie Dundee: For King and Conscience by Magnus Linklater and Christian Hesketh Among those who know the name of John Graham of Claverh...

The Duke of Berwick was a son of King James II of England and, after his father was dethroned by William of Orange (later William III), beca...

In 1685, Charles II died and his brother James succeeded him to the throne as James II.  James Scott, Duke of Monmouth was an illegitimate s...

 James II (left); the Duke of Berwick (center) and young James III (right)  Today, many Christians seem to be confused about who is q...

"Honour thy father and thy mother, which is the first commandment with promise: That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live lon...

Despite R. M. Ballantyne's idea for Claverhouse's motto ("Stick at nothing!") the Viscount of Dundee provides us with a ve...

Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy loving-kindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions--...

James II (left) was King of England from 1685 to 1688, when William III of Orange invaded England and took the crown. James fled to Fran...

I am not ashamed to own that I have a deep regard for the memory of Lord Dundee—a regard founded on a firm belief in his public and private ...

Today, June 22, 1679, the Duke of Monmouth defeated the Covenanters at the Battle of Bothwell Brig (or Bridge), ending the Covenanter Rebel...