9781331475149 - The Life of James IV (Classic Reprint) de Taylor, Ida A. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: 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.