James IV

James IV

by NormanMacdougall (Author)

Synopsis

James IV is the best-known of all the late medieval Scottish rulers. Widely praised by his contemporaries, he combined the qualities of successful medieval monarch with a wide interest in the arts and sciences, while remaining acutely conscious of the need to enhance the prestige of his dynasty throughout Europe. This excellent study examines all aspects of James IV's sovereignty, explains his popularity and his highly successful kingship, and assesses the reasons for the disastrous end to the reign when the king and a large population of the Scottish nobility were eliminated in a single afternoon in 1513 at Flodden.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 339
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: John Donald Publishers Ltd
Published: 26 Jul 2006

ISBN 10: 0859766632
ISBN 13: 9780859766630

Author Bio
Norman MacDougall was senior Lecturer in the Department of Scottish History at the University of St Andrews.