Illustrations Of Scottish History: From The Twelfth To The Sixteenth Century (1834)

""Illustrations of Scottish History: From the Twelfth to the Sixteenth Century"" is a book written by Joseph Stevenson and originally published in 1834. The book is a collection of historical documents, letters, and other primary sources that provide insight into the political, social, and cultural history of Scotland during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.The book is divided into four sections, each covering a different period of Scottish history. The first section covers the reign of King David I (1124-1153) and the establishment of the Scottish monarchy. The second section focuses on the Wars of Independence in the 13th and 14th centuries, including the famous Battle of Bannockburn. The third section covers the reign of King James IV (1488-1513) and the cultural and artistic achievements of the Scottish Renaissance. The final section covers the turbulent reigns of Mary Queen of Scots and her son King James VI, who would later become King James I of England.Throughout the book, Stevenson provides extensive commentary and analysis of the primary sources, offering readers a deeper understanding of the historical context and significance of each document. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the events and locations described in the text.""Illustrations of Scottish History"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, particularly the medieval and Renaissance periods. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped Scotland's history and identity.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.