'Dearest Brother'

<p>This book provides the first detailed account of the course of Scottish politics in the reign of Charles II. It focuses on the years from 1667 to 1673, when, for the only time in the Restoration era, Scottish political leaders were able to make policy for Scotland with minimal interference from London and with Scottish interests chiefly in mind.</p> <p>The key players were the secretary of state, John Maitland, who was earl of Lauderdale and resident at court, and his chief