Norman Macdougall was a Scottish historian renowned for his deep dives into Scottish crown politics. His work meticulously dissects the lives of Scottish kings and the intricate web of political maneuvering that shaped the nation's history. Macdougall's scholarship offers insightful explorations into the complex dynamics of power and influence during pivotal eras of Scottish history.
James III is the most enigmatic of the Stewart kings of Scotland. This study explains why King James was challenged by a huge rebellion in 1482, which he narrowly survived, and why he succumbed to a further rising in 1488, which placed his eldest son on the throne as James IV.
James IV is the best-known of all the late medieval Scottish rulers. This study examines almost all aspects of James IV's sovereignty, explains his 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.