A really great look at the conflict between Scotland and England in the years 1542 to 1551. Merriman delves into the subject in great depth and yet addresses the wide international scope of the Rough Wooings. While the author does skip around a bit in an nonlinear fashion and at times appears unsure of the direction of his narrative, the solid research and attention to detail makes this work an excellent study of the conflict and one of the best overviews of 16th-century Scotland I have encountered. ( )