James IV
James IV

Author: Norman Macdougall

Publisher: Birlinn Ltd

Published: 2015-06-10

Total Pages: 589

ISBN-13: 1788852435

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James IV is the best-known of all the late medieval Scottish rulers. Widely praised by his contemporaries, he combined the qualities of successful medieval monarch with a wide interest in the arts and sciences, while remaining acutely conscious of the need to enhance the prestige of his dynasty throughout Europe. This excellent study examines all aspects of James IV's sovereignty, explains his popularity and his highly successful kingship and assesses reasons for the disastrous end to the reign when the king and a large population of the Scottish nobility were eliminated in a single afternoon in 1513 at Flodden. This book represents Scottish historical research at its very best. It is meticulously researched and sensitively written.

James IV
James IV

Author: Tudor Times

Publisher:

Published: 2015-12-20

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781911190028

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James IV was one of the most successful of all the Kings of Scotland. He expanded the reach of the Crown, began to build a navy, and increased the importance of Scotland in the eyes of Europe. He was also a man of wide-ranging intellectual tastes, who had a grand vision of what he wanted to achieve. Unfortunately, he was cut down in his prime at the bloody field of Flodden, killed by the army of his brother-in-law, Henry VIII of England. ABOUT THE SERIES: Tudor Times Insights are ebooks collating articles from our website www.tudortimes.co.uk which is a repository for a wide variety of information about the Tudor and Stewart period 1485 - 1625. There you can find material on People, Places, Daily Life, Military & Warfare, Politics & Economics and Religion. The site has a Book Review section, with author interviews and a book club. It also features comprehensive family trees, and a 'What's On' event list with information about forthcoming activities relevant to the Tudors and Stewarts.

The Scottish History of James the Fourth
The Scottish History of James the Fourth

Author: Robert Greene

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-12-10

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13:

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Edited by A. E. H. Swaen, is a captivating historical drama set in Scotland during the reign of James IV. This dramatic portrayal of Scottish history is a must-read for history enthusiasts, as it transports readers to a pivotal period of the past. Through its vivid characters and compelling storytelling, the book offers an immersive experience into the events and intrigues of the time.

Broken English
Broken English

Author: Paula Blank

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-11-01

Total Pages: 446

ISBN-13: 1134774729

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The English language in the Renaissance was in many ways a collection of competing Englishes. Paula Blank investigates the representation of alternative vernaculars - the dialects of early modern English - in both linguistic and literary works of the period. Blank argues that Renaissance authors such as Spenser, Shakespeare and Jonson helped to construct the idea of a national language, variously known as 'true' English or 'pure' English or the 'King's English', by distinguishing its dialects - and sometimes by creating those dialects themselves. Broken English reveals how the Renaissance 'invention' of dialect forged modern alliances of language and cultural authority. This book will be of interest to scholars and students of Renaissance studies and Renaissance English literature. It will also make fascinating reading for anyone with an interest in the history of English language.