Offers a fresh perspective on the role of the court in late medieval Scotland, framing it within the wider field of court studies, highlighting its centrality t

First full-length examination of bastardy in Scotland during the period, exploring its many ramifications throughout society.

The defeat of the Scots in the Battle of Flodden in 1513 left many of the leaders of Scottish society, including King James IV, lying dead on the battlefield. T

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

The defeat of the Scots in the Battle of Flodden in 1513 left many of the leaders of Scottish society, including King James IV, lying dead on the battlefield. T