An Uncounselled King: Charles I and the Scottish Troubles, 1637 - 1641

By Peter H. Donald

Book Overview

The concept of kingship as Charles I understood it was challenged by the Covenanters in a struggle of protest over the government of Scotland. Although many aspects of this episode have received historical attention, Charles's own role has not hitherto been investigated in detail. Using a large body of newly available evidence, Dr Donald here attempts to redress the balance, and in doing so offers a substantially new perspective on the Scottish troubles in the crisis years of 1637-41. This study sheds light on the processes whereby Charles, with counsel and yet often in spite of it, tried to uphold his case.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521372356
• ISBN13: 9780521372350
• Release Date: October 1990
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"