description: 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."
language: English
title: An Uncounselled King: Charles I and the Scottish Troubles, 1637 - 1641
titlecomplete: An Uncounselled King: Charles I and the Scottish Troubles, 1637 - 1641
characters: John Stewart, 1st Earl of Traquair, William Laud, James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton, John Elphinstone, 2nd Lord Balmerino, Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland, Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, Archbishop John Spottiswoode
ratings_count: 2
places: Scotland
series: Cambridge Studies in Early Modern British History
publisher: Cambridge University Press