This sweeping saga chronicles the rise and fall of one of Scotland's most influential families. Spanning from the rugged Highlands to the intrigues of the royal court, the narratives capture a tumultuous history filled with passion, betrayal, and heroic courage. Immerse yourself in the lives of individuals who shaped a nation's destiny, experiencing their personal and political battles.
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.
Despite being somewhat overshadowed not only by his father James IV but also by his internationally renowned daughter Mary Queen of Scots, no-one can deny the importance of the reign of James V, embracing as it did the establishment of the Court of Session and the birthpangs of religious dissent.
This study examines all aspects of James IV's reign. It explains his popularity and his successful kingship, and assesses reasons for the disastrous end to the reign when the king and a large proportion of the Scottish nobility were eliminated in a single afternoon at Flodden.