Feudal Times Or The Court Of James The Third: A Scottish Historical Play (1847)

Feudal Times or The Court of James the Third is a Scottish historical play written by James White and published in 1847. The play is set in the 15th century during the reign of James III of Scotland and follows the power struggle between the king and his nobles. The plot revolves around the king's attempt to consolidate his power by marrying a wealthy heiress, Lady Sybilla, while the nobles plot to overthrow him and put his brother on the throne. The play is a commentary on the feudal system and the conflict between the monarchy and the nobility during this period in Scottish history. It is written in blank verse and features a cast of historical figures, including James III, his queen, Margaret of Denmark, and various Scottish lords and ladies. The play was well-received upon its publication and is considered a significant work of Scottish literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.