1 janv. 1502 - Treaty of Perpetual Peace
Description:
James IV of Scotland and Henry VII of England signed the Treaty of Perpetual Peace in 1502. It agreed that neither king should stage war against the other, with the threat of ex-communication by the pope if they failed to uphold this task. The treaty was broken 11 years after it was created when King James IV declared war against England.The original manuscript an be accessed through the National Records of Scotland: https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/image-gallery/doors-open-days/doors-open-days-2020/treaty-of-perpetual-peace-between-england-and-scotland
What does this tell us about peace?
The maintenance of peace within a treaty can become difficult without constant communication and renegotiation. Declaring a 'perpetual' peace can be unsustainable.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1502
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 524 ans