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

Peter Donald

Cambridge University Press, Feb 12, 2004 - History - 368 pages

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.

Bibliographic information

• Title: An Uncounselled King: Charles I and the Scottish Troubles, 1637-1641; Cambridge Studies in Early Modern British History
• Author: Peter Donald
• Edition: illustrated, revised
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2004
• ISBN: 052152007X, 9780521520072
• Length: 368 pages
• Subjects: History / Europe / Great Britain / General; History / Europe / Renaissance