The black douglas a scottish legend whispering books. This story of life in scotland during the 1400s focuses on the sim. In his the brus, john barbour writes in book xv that douglas fought under his own banner. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Douglas will be the first to admit that getting his first book deal wasnt easy. His first novel as james douglas was the 2011 published title the doomsday testament. The black douglas has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Its consistent focus on practical action in the life of faith is reminiscent of the wisdom literature in the old testament, encouraging gods people to act like gods people. Good sir james douglas the black douglas fought alongside robert the bruce and was the one lord to be selected to take his heart to the crusades. The passion, pride, and shear admiration can be felt in every word of this book. And it wasnt that he didnt have the talent to write compelling novels.
To the scots, he was known as good sir james douglas. Oct 15, 2015 a man talks about the life of scotlands fiercest ever warrior the black douglas. Sir james the good, one of the finest soldiers scotland ever produced, is sometimes better known by the name given to him by. William douglas had died a prisoner in the tower of london around circa 1298 when james was around twelve years old. Book of james overview insight for living ministries.
Good king robert only lived a few years after his country became free, and, on his death bed, he sent for his old friend, sir james douglas, and many of his great. Born douglas jackson and christened james douglas jackson, he uses the pen name james douglas, when writing mystery thrillers. The book s two central characters are james douglas, who would later become known to history as good sir james and the black douglas, and isabelle macduff, countess of buchan, who placed the crown on the head of king robert the bruce. He shared in the early misfortunes of robert the bruce and in the defeats at. Buy the black douglas by i m davis online at alibris. Known as the black douglas to the english and as the good james sir to the scots, douglas was a brilliant fighter and master of guerrilla warfare. In 4 douglas approached king edward i after the scottish nobility surrendered after the battle of falkirk to petition for the return of his lands. Every child in a scottish school was brought up to recognise the black douglas as one of the true, almost mythical heroes of scottish history.
James douglas, robert bruces indomitable captain during the wars of independence, is overshadowed only by bruce himself as the most compelling of scotlands fourteenth century personalities. Jun 01, 2008 prices including delivery for james the good. James douglas, lord of douglas was a supporting character in the 2018 movie outlaw king. Sir james douglas also known as good sir james and james the black douglas, died 30, was a scottish soldier, knight and leader during the wars of scottish independence. The black douglas or good sir james douglas was a staunch ally of robert the bruce. The second will be on the murders of malcolm x and martin luther king, while the third will be on the assassination of bobby kennedy. James douglas, known as the black douglas to the english and sir james the good to the scots, was born around 1286, he was the eldest son of sir william douglas, known as the bold, who had supported the freedom fighter william wallace. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
Sir james the good or black douglas as he was known by the englis. James douglas, earl of angus 16711692, son of the 2nd marquess of douglas. To the english, the staunch ally of robert the bruce was known more sinisterly as the. But for both men these setbacks provided a valuable lesson in tactics. The good sir james s nephew william, lord of douglas was created 1st earl of douglas in 58, and greatly increased douglas territory by marrying margaret, countess of mar. While many scots came to know him as the good sir james for his. Two sobriquets, the good and the black douglas, indicate his differing reputations in scotland and in england though black probably referred originally to the. Douglas prestons first novel to be published was jennie.
The book of james looks a bit like the old testament book of proverbs dressed up in new testament clothes. James, lord of douglas, known to his foes as the black douglas, leads a flank of the scottish army in crushing a vast invading english force at the waters of the bannockburn. Douglas is something of a janus figure in the history of the british isles. Sir james the good, one of the finest soldiers scotland ever produced, is sometimes better known by the name given to him by the englishthe black douglas. James douglas, lord of douglas simple english wikipedia. Sir james douglas was portrayed by aaron taylorjohnson in the 2018s film outlaw king. The author didnt have to work that hard to get a literary agent, and a number of publishers from major firms were sniffing around his work during his earliest days. James douglas books list of books by author james douglas. The black douglas love book this book warrior names star crossed luck of the irish books to buy hush hush book lists family history. He shared in the early misfortunes of robert the bruce and in the defeats at methven and dalrigh in 6. With one of the largest book inventories in the world, find the book you are. Any scottish patriot, historian, douglas kin, will enjoy and be inspired by this book. Sir james douglas, good sir james, the black douglas.
David r ross talks about the life of james the good, the black douglas. The film is a historical action drama, focusing on robert the bruce and the scottish wars of independence. Douglass to write three books on the assassinations of the 1960s. If you want a nonfiction book about james douglas, then i would try james the good. He terrified the northern shires of england throughout the reign of king robert the bruce and the wars of independence. Born douglas jackson and christened james douglas jackson, he. In scotland, in the time of king robert bruce, there lived a brave man whose name was douglas. Informing them of its people, culture, land, music. William le hardis son, james douglas, the good sir james c. Paperback, 272 pages published june 1st 2008 by luath press ltd. I was one of scotlands greatest heroes, along with william wallace and robert the bruce, fighting at bannockburn and for years in northern england, to force a. James douglas, known as the black douglas to the english and sir james the good to the scots, was born around 1286, he was the eldest son of sir william douglas, known as the. Sir james douglas also known as good sir james and the black douglas c. Also the site of ancient scottish fortress roxburgh castle is investigated.
Young will douglas, the eight earl, was born to vast power, influence and trouble. Douglas went in the style of his uncle, the good sir james, and for the following few years waged guerrilla war against the english in the ettrick forest and jedforests. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging. Kennedy, jfk and the unspeakable, touted as a book that both records history and makes it, continues this theme. Below is the order of all of when douglas prestons books were originally released. He was a follower and close friend of king robert i of scotland also called robert the bruce. Known as james the good in scotland, and the black douglas in england, this book was a joy to write. Sir james douglas is a character in the lowbudget film the bruce. James douglas is the pseudonym used by douglas jackson the popular scottish writer best known for the writing of historical fiction. He became a skilled and battlehardened knight, known for his courage and his ferocity. The black douglas was so named by the english who must have seen him as a sort of medieval darth vader. It is named, according to the marketing website with the fosters group, for sir james black douglas. His hair and beard were black and long, and his face was tanned and dark.
The black douglas scotch is a blended scotch using both malts and grain whisky. It truly brings sir james douglas out of the shadows of bruce and wallace and grants him the place he deserves besides these amazing scottish heros. James the good lord douglas, 128630 the douglas archives. Sir james the good or black douglas as he was known by the english terrified the northern shires of england throughout the reign of king robert the bruce and the wars of independence. Black douglas by nigel tranter it was almost inevitable that in the 15th century the new scots royal house of stewart would have to come to a reckoning with the great house of douglas. The novel was which was made into a major motion picture that was well received. Even under the heel of a brutal english conqueror, james s blooddrenched homeland may still have one hope for freedom, the rightful king of the scots, robert the bruce. Jul 19, 20 david r ross talks about the life of james the good, the black douglas. Known as the black douglas to the english and as the good james sir. James douglas, lord of douglas 128630, the good, the black, scottish warlord and champion of robert the bruce. Liquor the black douglas is an export market scotch whisky named in his honour.
James douglas, lord of douglas, better known as black douglas or good sir james was a scottish war hero of the first scottish war of independance, and number two to robert the bruce in military affairs. His hair and beard were black and long, and his face was tanned and. The black douglas james of douglas, robert bruces friend and lieutenant, was known variously to the english as black douglas after the colour of his hair and to the scots as good douglas, for his mighty success against the english invader. That attitude was underpinned by the part the douglas family. The black douglas love book this book warrior names star crossed luck of. This page is to introduce scottish history to the world. The good sir jamess nephew william, lord of douglas was created 1st earl of douglas in 58, and greatly increased douglas territory by marrying margaret, countess of mar. Rosss previous bestselling books include james the good. James of douglas was the friend and ablest lieutenant of robert the bruce. This book tells the history of one of scotlands greatest warriors. He was one of the chief commanders during the wars of scottish independence. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Sir james the good, one of the finest soldiers scotland ever produced, is sometimes better known by the name given. The pages of james are filled with direct commands to pursue. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Sir james the good, one of the finest soldiers scotland ever produced, is sometimes better known by the name given to him by the english the black douglas. Jim douglass born 1937 is an american author, activist, and christian theologian. The creation of the earldom can be accurately dated to 26 january that year, because of a charter witnessed by douglas on the 25 january where he is described as william. The black douglas james of douglas, robert bruces friend and lieutenant, was known variously to the english as black douglas after the colour of his hair and to the scots as good douglas, for his. Discount prices on books by james douglas, including titles like a manual of the mammalia. James douglas, 3rd earl of angus 14261446, scottish nobleman. Before his death, bruce asked douglas to take his heart on a crusade to the holy land. That attitude was underpinned by the part the douglas family played during the scottish wars of independence.
His first novel writing with lincoln child was relic, published in 1995. Black douglas by nigel tranter used good 9780340164662. Douglass was a professor of religion at the university of hawaii who as a pacifist became involved in the civil disobedience protest demonstrations against the vietnam war. Ross paperback, 2008 at the best online prices at ebay. Sir james douglas, good sir james, the black douglas home. Synopsis sir james the good, one of the finest soldiers scotland ever produced, is sometimes better known by the name given to him by the english the black douglas. He was the eldest son of sir william douglas, known as le hardi or the bold, who had been the first noble supporter of.
He was an actor, known for peyton place 1964, peyton place. While many scots came to know him as the good sir james for his championing of. Ross brings history alive as he tells the story of sir james life. Good sir james douglas the black douglas fought alongside robert the. It truly brings sir james douglas out of the shadows of bruce and wallace and grants him the place he deserves.
He commanded the left wing of bruces army at the battle of bannockburn. James douglas books list of books by james douglas. He and his wife, shelley douglass, founded the ground zero center. Eighteenyearold james douglas can only watch, helpless, as the scottish freedom fighter, william wallace, is hanged, drawn, and quartered. While many scots came to know him as the good sir james for his championing of bruce s cause, it was his mastery of fear as a tool of war, his personal ferocity in battle.
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