1. Royal MS 18 B XV
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Royal MS 18 B XV
- Title:
- Basilikon Doron, or Book of the Institution of a Prince
- Scope & Content:
- This manuscript contains the autograph copy of the Basilikon Doron (The Royal Gift), a treatise on kingship and government written in the form of a private letter by James VI, King of Scotland (r. 1567–1625) and England (r. 1603–1625) for the instruction of his son Prince Henry (b. 1594, d. 1612...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- c 1598
- Extent:
- 1 volume
