Two treatises illuminate the reign of James I of Scotland and the making of Scotland’s chronicles.
This volume collects a pair of historical writings that explore how the Chronicle of James I was assembled, translated, and framed. It situates the text in a long tradition of Scottish history writing and ties it to the manuscripts and transcripts that preserve medieval evidence.
The editors describe the sources behind the work, including Fordun and Bower, and examine how later scribes and editors shaped the narrative. They discuss a key manuscript kept in a Paris library and how scholars compare Latin and vernacular passages to assess authorship, timing, and the transmission of historical material. The notes provide crucial context for readers who want to understand how this history came to be, what it draws on, and how to read its claims with historical caution.
- Learn how medieval chronicles were built from earlier sources
- See how editors assess authorship, dating, and transmission of texts
- Discover details about the manuscripts and translational choices
- Get a framework for interpreting 15th–century chronicles in light of evidence
Ideal for readers of Scottish history, medieval literature, and textual scholarship who want a careful, evidence-based look at how a foundational chronicle was formed and preserved.