Jul 30, 2008
In 1565 Sydney came again as Deputy, and endeavoured to negotiate with Shane with a view to a permanent peace, but he found him more exacting in his demands, and haughtier in speech, than ever. ” For the Queen, I confess she is my sovereign lady, yet I never made peace with her but by [...]
In 1565 Sydney came again as Deputy, and endeavoured to negotiate with Shane with a view to a permanent peace, but he found him more exacting in his demands, and haughtier in speech, than ever. " For the Queen, I confess she is my sovereign lady, yet I never made peace with her but by her own asking," he said. " My ancestors were Kings of Ulster. Ulster was theirs and shall be mine. . . . With this sword I won ... Read More
Jul 22, 2008
After The death of Alexander III, a dispute took place as to the succession to his throne, the matter was referred to Edward I of England.
The latter agreed to arbitrate, and decided in favour of John Baliol, one of the claimants.
But Edward also put forward a claim of supremacy over Scotland,which is based upon acts [...]
After The death of Alexander III, a dispute took place as to the succession to his throne, the matter was referred to Edward I of England.
The latter agreed to arbitrate, and decided in favour of John Baliol, one of the claimants.
But Edward also put forward a claim of supremacy over Scotland,which is based upon acts of homage paid by previous Scottish Kings to Kings of England, which were, however, paid in respect only of English lands owned by the Scottish Kings.
Baliol and ... Read More
