Synopsis
Simon Schama discusses the succession problem following the death of Alexander III of Scotland.
- Programme: A History of Britain by Simon Schama
- Series: 1
- Episode: Nations
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2008
- History | Medieval Kingdoms, 1100-1406 | The reign of Edward I, 1272-1307 | Edward I's military campaigns in Wales and Scotland
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