he term “Rough Wooing,” attributed to Scottish nobleman George Gordon, describes a brutal 16th century religious and dynastic war between England and Scotland. For much of the 1540s English forces pillaged or occupied areas of Scotland, ravaging Edinburgh and other towns. Despite its victories, the Crown wasted money and lives. King Henry VIII’s primary
The Rough Wooing, 1542–51
Jun 08, 2021
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