King James VI and I and the Reunion of Christendom


Book Description

This book shows King James VI and I, king of Scotland and England, in an unaccustomed light. Long regarded as inept, pedantic, and whimsical, James is shown here as an astute and far-sighted statesman whose reign was focused on achieving a permanent union between his two kingdoms and a peaceful and stable community of nations throughout Europe.




History of Universities: Volume XXXVI / 2


Book Description

History of Universities XXXVI/2 contains the customary mix of learned articles and book reviews which makes this publication an indispensable tool for the historian of higher education.




Catalogue of Irish Manuscripts in Cambridge Libraries


Book Description

This 1986 book gives a detailed account of the manuscripts in Cambridge written wholly or partly in the Irish language and contains a highly informative introduction. This comprehensive, rigorously researched volume will be of value to anyone with an interest in Irish manuscripts and bibliography in general.