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

A new perspective on the Scottish troubles in the crisis years of 1637–41

Peter Donald (Author)

9780521372350, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 26 October 1990

368 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.4 cm, 0.71 kg

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.

Preface
List of abbreviations
Note on the text
1. The king and his counsel
2. The king's troubles
3. The King's Commissioner
4. The king and war
5. A British problem
6. Parliaments and war
7. Projected settlements
8. An uncounselled king
Bibliography of manuscript and printed primary sources
Index.

Subject Areas: Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700 [HBLH], British & Irish history [HBJD1]