Excerpt from The Life of James IV
Bothwell, to prove fatal to his son and to his granddaughter.
But it was, of course, to no such merely negative cause as this that he owed that immense popularity with his subjects, that love alike of noble and simple, which wrapped him round as with a truly royal robe. For it is scarcely too much to say that he shone in every kingly virtue and quality. High personal courage, perfect graciousness, a fine intelligence, associated with breadth of view and a due sense of the responsi bilities of his office: these were perhaps his most striking characteristics. Had they at all times worked together in perfect harmony, and in due subordination one to the other, his claim to be one of the very best kings the world had seen would have been incontestable''. As it was, he succeeded in raising Scotland to a position of in?uence among the nations, of which she had so far scarcely dreamed.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the reign of James IV of Scotland. Born in 1473, James ascended to the throne as a young boy following the death of his father, James III. The author analyzes the multiple factors which shaped James' reign, including the monarch's deep superstition and mistrust of his closest advisors. The text details several harrowing incidents reflecting these personality traits, including the brutal execution of his favorites and the subsequent estrangement from his nobles. The author also discusses the complex political and diplomatic landscape of the time, including James' marriage to Margaret Tudor, daughter of Henry VII of England. The book provides a vivid account of James' reign, shedding light on both his personal character and the challenges he faced as a king, ultimately leading to his untimely death at the Battle of Flodden in 1513. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331475149_0
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