James VI and I (Profiles in Power Series) [Hardcover]

Roger Lockyer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1998 | ISBN-10: 0582279623 | ISBN-13: 978-0582279629

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.

Editorial Reviews

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 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 234 pages
• Publisher: Longman Sc & Tech (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0582279623
• ISBN-13: 978-0582279629
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,963,082 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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