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James III (The Stewart Dynasty in Scotland)

Norman Macdougall

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Description:Detailed and up-to-date, this study analyzes Scotland’s James III from both private and public perspectives and seeks to explain why this monarch 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 III’s various characterizations - such as peace-loving, suspicious, treacherous, pious, lecherous, and lazy—are scrutinized, as is his role as a major patron of the arts. The architect of an intelligent and forward-looking foreign policy, James III was much criticized for his failures, including debasement of the coinage, royal money hoarding, favoring others above the noble counselors, and his inability to staunch feuds and enforce criminal justice. This chronicle explores all of these topics and probes into the life of one of the most enigmatic Stewart kings.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with James III (The Stewart Dynasty in Scotland). To get started finding James III (The Stewart Dynasty in Scotland), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Detailed and up-to-date, this study analyzes Scotland’s James III from both private and public perspectives and seeks to explain why this monarch 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 III’s various characterizations - such as peace-loving, suspicious, treacherous, pious, lecherous, and lazy—are scrutinized, as is his role as a major patron of the arts. The architect of an intelligent and forward-looking foreign policy, James III was much criticized for his failures, including debasement of the coinage, royal money hoarding, favoring others above the noble counselors, and his inability to staunch feuds and enforce criminal justice. This chronicle explores all of these topics and probes into the life of one of the most enigmatic Stewart kings.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with James III (The Stewart Dynasty in Scotland). To get started finding James III (The Stewart Dynasty in Scotland), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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