Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-329) and index.
Intro; Contents; Conventions and Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Legitimacy; 2. The Body Politic; 3. Law and Legislation; 4. Personal Monarchy; 5. Executive Government; 6. The Privy Council; 7. Officers and Departments; 8. Traditional Local Government; 9. New Powers in the Localities; 10. Government and Highland Elites; 11. Government and People; 12. A Stewart Revolution in Government?; Conclusions; Select Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y
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Julian Goodare analyses the institutions and political processes of Scottish government during a formative period for the modern state - 1560-1625.