James IV: A Renaissance King (Merlin Educational S.) - Hardcover

Blackie, Ruth; Donaldson, Graham; MacKenzie, Douglas; Oram, Richard D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0862416396 ISBN 13: 9780862416393

Publisher: Birlinn Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

The "MERLIN" series is designed to provide introductions to key periods of Scottish history. It is suitable for the older child or the adult who wants a basic understanding of a period. A narrative is based around a main character used to illuminate the life and times in which he or she lived. James IV was one of Scotland's greatest kings. His reign saw the full flowering of the Renaissance in Scotland - in architecture, in literature and in art. For a brief period, Scotland ranked amoung the great powers of Europe. This volume details both the James' reign and the vibrancy of Scottish life and culture of the time. It acknowledges the importance of the Highlands in Scottish life (James was the last Gaelic-speaking monarch of Scotland). The final section deals with the growing tensions with England, leading up to the terrible battle of Flodden, which brought so brutal an end to Scotland's "golden age".

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About the Author

Richard D. Oram gained an MA (Hons) in Medieval History with Archaeology and a PhD in Medieval History, both from the University of St Andrews. He is currently Professor of Medieval and Environmental History at the University of Stirling. A former Director of the Centre for Environmental History and Policy and member of the Historic Environment Advisory Council for Scotland, he is now a Trustee of the National Museums of Scotland.

Edition details

• Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0862416396
• ISBN 13: 9780862416393
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48