A definitive, primary-source look at Scotland under Edward I, from the late 13th century to the Bruce era.
This volume collects key documents and guides readers through an era of intense political change.
Edited by Joseph Bain, this edition assembles the Calendar of Documents Relating to Scotland, preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office, London. It covers the reign that begins with Alexander III's later years and traces the events leading to Robert Bruce's rise, offering context, chronology, and documentary evidence. The volume includes introductory framing, a schedule of records, the calendar itself, and helpful appendices that illuminate the sources.
What you’ll find inside helps you understand how Scotland and England interacted on matters of diplomacy, land, homage, and law during a pivotal period in British history.
- A thorough introduction outlining the political landscape and the calendar’s scope.
- A detailed schedule of records and a complete calendar of contemporary documents.
- Appendices, including descriptions of seals and a catalogue of detached seals, with plates following the text.
- An index that aids quick reference to people, places, and terms.
Ideal for readers seeking a solid, documentary view of late 13th‑century Scotland and its ties to England.