The Archbishops of St. Andrews, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Herkless, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331885833 ISBN 13 : 9781331885832

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Religion, politics, and power in a divided Scotland. A thorough look at how the archbishopric of St Andrews became a battleground for a nation’s struggle with foreign influence and internal ambitions.

In this volume, the rise of Andrew Forman to the archbishopric sits at the center of a web of diplomacy, rival candidates, and shifting loyalties. It traces how Scotland navigated the pressures of England, Rome, and local factions in the years after Flodden, and how the church and state intertwined to shape national events. The narrative blends political intrigue with church governance, offering a detailed view of how leadership at St Andrews affected the broader kingdom.

• The key figures vying for St Andrews and their motives.


• The role of Rome, the English crown, and Scottish regents in church politics.


• How diplomacy and power shaped the archbishopric and its influence on state affairs.


• The ongoing tensions between rival Scottish houses and clerical authorities.

Ideal for readers of Scottish history, Renaissance politics, and the long arc of church-state relations in Scotland.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331885833
• ISBN 13: 9781331885832
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 315
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