King Lauderdale King Lauderdale The Corruption of Power Raymond Campbell Paterson John Donald2003Hardback318pp Illustrated232x153mm 9780859765732 Product Code: 508247 Details The most significant Scottish politician of the late Stewart age and a man of great learning and ability, John Maitland (1616–1682), ‘King Lauderdale’... DetailsBackDetailsThe most significant Scottish politician of the late Stewart age and a man of great learning and ability, John Maitland (1616–1682), ‘King Lauderdale’, served on the Westminster Assembly and the Committee of Both Kingdoms and became Secretary of State for Scotland and a member of Charles II's 'Cabal'. Paterson’s study is both a balanced portrayal of Maitland and a lucid analysis of late 17th-century political life. Off-mint.See MoreSee Less publ £25.00now £7.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesScottish HistoryBiography (all)BiographyBritish Isles (all)ScotlandTagsBiographyBritish & Irish historyEarly modern history