The Shocking Sex Scandals Of The 7 Stuart Monarchs
An additional notable instance of the Stewarts quest for power is offered by James II in his battle rid himself of the influence of the effective Douglas clan. In 1452 James met with William, 8th Earl of Douglas, at Stirling Castle. Just after a series of conflicts the Douglases exiled themselves to England. Successive Stewart monarchs tried to cement their grip on power – this involved taking on some of…Read More