EPISODE · May 3, 2026 · 7 MIN
A Short History of Scotland Chapter 12 - James II
from The Andrew Lang Library · host Andrew Lang
In which the turbulent minority and reign of James II. are unfolded through the intrigues of rival nobles, the perilous machinations of the formidable Douglas family, and the shifting allegiances that shaped Scotland’s fragile court. Amidst bloodshed and factional strife, the young king sought to strengthen royal authority and nurture learning, marked notably by the founding of the University of Glasgow.
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In which the turbulent minority and reign of James II. are unfolded through the intrigues of rival nobles, the perilous machinations of the formidable Douglas family, and the shifting allegiances that shaped Scotland’s fragile court. Amidst bloodshed and factional strife, the young king sought to strengthen royal authority and nurture learning, marked notably by the founding of the University of Glasgow.
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