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The true law of kingship : concepts of monarchy in early-modern Scotland /

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16th century people were supposed to fear God and honour the King. But what was the king entitled to command? And what if his orders contradicted God's law? In this study the author examines these questions by focusing on 16th century Scotland.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Burns, J. H. (James Henderson)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Oxford : Clarendon, 1996.
Subjects:
Political science > Scotland > History > 16th century.
Monarchy > Scotland > History > 16th century.
Scotland > History > James VI, 1567-1625.
Scotland > Politics and government > 16th century.
Écosse > Histoire > 1567-1625 (Jacques VI)
Écosse > Politique et gouvernement > 16e siècle.
Politics and government
Monarchy
Political science
Scotland
1500-1625
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:16th century people were supposed to fear God and honour the King. But what was the king entitled to command? And what if his orders contradicted God's law? In this study the author examines these questions by focusing on 16th century Scotland.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191676017
0191676012