The Reign of James VI [Paperback]

Julian Goodare (Editor), Michael Lynch (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2000

The reign of James VI (1567-1625) remains one of the most enigmatic in Scottish history. There are long periods within it which resemble black holes in our knowledge. This study is a concerted attempt by a group of ten scholars of the reign, drawn from three different disciplines, to shed light on its politics and government, viewed through a series of perspectives. They include the royal court, which is analyzed separately through its literature, architecture and ceremony; noble factionalism; relations with England, James VI's paymaster; a revised model of tensions between church and state. It analyzes James as literary author, correspondent, husband and 'universal king.' It has a full introduction, extensive notes on further reading and an exhaustive index.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The leading edge of scholarship on the Scottish reign of James." —Library Review

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Julian Goodare is the author of The Government of Scotland, 1560–1625 and State and Society in Early Modern Scotland. Michael Lynch is a former professor of Scottish history and paleography. He is a research fellow at the University of Edinburgh and the author of Edinburgh and the Reformation and Scotland: A New History.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: Tuckwell Press, Ltd. (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1862320950
• ISBN-13: 978-1862320956
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,159,305 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)