James VI and I (Profiles In Power) - Hardcover

Lockyer, Roger

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0582279623 ISBN 13: 9780582279629

Publisher: Longman, 1998

Synopsis

Traditional views of James VI and I have been unfavorable, both as man and monarch, but modern research has exposed the bias in many of the most influential contemporary sources for the reign. This dispassionate assessment, while acknowledging James's limitations, is the first to use this new work to bring out his many positive achievements and the result is judicious, authoritative and very readable, throwing fresh light on the major themes of British history in the early 17th century, including religion, royal relations with political institutions and the divine right of kings.

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Review:

"This is a well-written, modestly-priced book, which does add a further dimension to a much-debated reign. This would be a useful addition to school libraries and to the teaching of Scottish and British history of the period." History teaching review yearbook, 1999

Synopsis:

This study takes a thematic approach and provides a reassessment of a much-maligned figure. It throws light on the major themes of early-17th-century history including religion, royal relations with political institutions and the divine right of kings.

About this edition

• Publisher: Longman
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0582279623
• ISBN 13: 9780582279629
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 248