4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent eductional reading...that's interesting!, Jan 26 2002
This review is from: James V Trilogy (Paperback)
Nigel Tranter was the author who first captured me with Scottish history in "The Story of Scotland." This was the next of his works that I purchased, and it has definitely kept my interest. By reading personal drama in such great historical context, I have learned about about key players in Scottish history without even trying! The castles and palaces we will visit this summer have come alive, and I can picture the important events that happened within them. Even though James V is not one of my favorite figures in Scottish history, there are important historical events, follies, and patterns to be discovered in his times.
The one negative criticism I can offer of this trilogy is the incredible number of names that are dropped in the story. Leaders of most every family (as well as their sons, nephews, etc) in Scotland are mentioned, sometimes all in the same scene, and the reading can quickly become tedious. But if you can get through the names and focus on the main characters of the story, it is well worth the effort. I also purchased the Bruce and Edward trilogies based on this one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Tranter is superb...a real "you are there" feeling., Mar 17 1998
This review is from: James V Trilogy (Paperback)
Nigel Tranter really brings the people, history, and land of Scotland to life. It has a real "you are there" feeling throughout. A great way to enjoy Scots history and have a great read at the same time!
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