The Works of James the First, King of Scotland: To Which Is Prefixed, a Historical and Critical Dissertation on His Life and Writings (1827)

The Works of James the First, King of Scotland is a book that contains the collected writings of King James I of Scotland, who ruled from 1406 to 1437. The book includes a historical and critical dissertation on his life and writings, which provides context and analysis for his works. The writings themselves cover a range of topics, including poetry, political treatises, and religious works. Some of the most famous pieces included in this book are The Kingis Quair, a romantic poem about the king's love for his wife, and The Testament of Cresseid, a tragic poem about a woman who is abandoned by her lover. Overall, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and works of one of Scotland's most important historical figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.