From the Bloody Heart: The Stewarts and the Douglases

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The narrative explores the fierce rivalry between the Stewart and Douglas families, immigrants from Flanders, as they vie for the Scottish crown. Spanning from 1286 to the Stewarts' ultimate defeat at Culloden in 1745, it delves into themes of ambition, betrayal, and the tumultuous political landscape of early medieval Scotland. The book captures the complexities of family loyalty and the relentless pursuit of power over centuries, providing a rich historical backdrop to the personal and political conflicts that defined this era.