The King's Only Champion: James Graham, First Marquess of Montrose

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James Graham, a Scottish nobleman, poet, and soldier, sided with Charles I during the English Civil War and became a key figure in the Scottish Civil War. Montrose's military victories made him a renowned figure in Europe, but his political demise led to his execution in 1650. This is the first full biography of Montrose in fifty years.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2023
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

James Graham, a Scottish nobleman, poet, and soldier, played a pivotal role in the English Civil War. Initially aligning with the Covenanters, he eventually sided with King Charles I. Graham's military prowess led to his triumph in the Scottish Civil War, until it became evident that Charles I's failure in England rendered any hope of reconciliation futile. Montrose's remarkable achievements captivated Europe, solidifying his status as one of the era's prominent figures. However, his fate was ultimately shaped by politics, a realm he seemed to embrace with open arms. Despite his inability to triumph as a warrior, he willingly accepted the ultimate sacrifice. In his exuberant writings, encompassing both prose and poetry, Montrose exuded an astonishing confidence in his God-given role as a hero. Tragically, in 1650, he was hanged, his body mutilated and cut to pieces. In 1661, his limbs were retrieved from various locations, his head removed from a spike, and he was re-interred in Holyrood Abbey. This comprehensive biography, spanning fifty years, marks the first full account of this extraordinary man's life.

Weight: 674g
Dimension: 166 x 244 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781445695198