James VI, Britannic Prince

2024 Biography & Autobiography

Author : Alexander Courtney
Release : 2024
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Book Rating : 265/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book James VI, Britannic Prince written by Alexander Courtney. This book was released on 2024. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By drawing upon recent scholarship, original manuscript materials, and previously unpublished sources, this new biography presents an analytical narrative of King James VI & I's life from his birth in 1566 to his accession to the throne of England and Ireland in 1603. The only son of Mary Stuart and heir (apparent but not uncontested) to Elizabeth I, James VI of Scotland was, from the moment of his birth, a focal point of countervailing hopes and fears for the confessional and dynastic future of the kingdoms of the British Isles. This study examines material from across the UK and beyond, as well as the newly deciphered letters of Mary, Queen of Scots, to reveal James as a highly capable, resourceful, deeply provocative and ruthless political actor. Analysis of James's own writings is integrated within the narrative, providing fresh insights into the king's inventive tactical engagement in the politics of publicity. Through a chronological approach, the events of his life are linked to wider issues associated with the early modern court, government, religion, and political and ideological conflict. James VI, Britannic Prince is of interest to all scholars of Scottish and British history in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries.

James VI, Britannic Prince

2024-06-03 History

Author : Alexander Courtney
Release : 2024-06-03
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 962/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book James VI, Britannic Prince written by Alexander Courtney. This book was released on 2024-06-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By drawing upon recent scholarship, original manuscript materials, and previously unpublished sources, this new biography presents an analytical narrative of King James VI & I’s life from his birth in 1566 to his accession to the throne of England and Ireland in 1603. The only son of Mary Stuart and heir (apparent but not uncontested) to Elizabeth I, James VI of Scotland was, from the moment of his birth, a focal point of countervailing hopes and fears for the confessional and dynastic future of the kingdoms of the British Isles. This study examines material from across the UK and beyond, as well as the newly deciphered letters of Mary, Queen of Scots, to reveal James as a highly capable, resourceful, deeply provocative and ruthless political actor. Analysis of James’s own writings is integrated within the narrative, providing fresh insights into the king’s inventive tactical engagement in the politics of publicity. Through a chronological approach, the events of his life are linked to wider issues associated with the early modern court, government, religion, and political and ideological conflict. James VI, Britannic Prince is of interest to all scholars of Scottish and British history in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries.

King James

2017-04-21 History

Author : Pauline Croft
Release : 2017-04-21
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 174/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book King James written by Pauline Croft. This book was released on 2017-04-21. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The accession of James VI of Scotland to the English throne in 1603 created a multiple monarchy covering the three kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland which endured until 1922. Clear and concise, Pauline Croft's study provides a compelling narrative of the king's reign in all of his dominions, together with an authoritative analysis of his remarkable, though flawed, achievements. Bringing together all of the latest researches and debates on the three realms in the years 1566-1625, Croft emphasises their interaction and the problems posed by multiple monarchy. She also examines the interplay between domestic and foreign policy, religious tensions at home and abroad, finance and parliamentary politics, and discusses the king's writings, his personal life, and his own view of his role. An ideal introduction for all those with an interest in the reign of James VI of Scotland and I of England, this is the first account to successfully place the king in the context of all his kingdoms.

The Reign of James VI

2000-01-11 Biography & Autobiography

Author : Julian Goodare
Release : 2000-01-11
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Download or read book The Reign of James VI written by Julian Goodare. This book was released on 2000-01-11. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The reign of James VI (1567–1625) remains one of the most enigmatic in Scottish history. There are long periods within it that 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 various perspectives. These include the royal court, which is analysed through its literature, architecture and ceremony; noble factionalism; relations with England; a revised model of tensions between church and state; and the relationship between the government and the Highlands, the Borders and the south west, a future region of opposition to Charles I. This study also analyses James as a literary author, correspondent, husband and 'universal king'. The book offers alternatives to accepted views of the reign, dismissing both Melvillianism and 'laissez faire monarchy' as useful tools. It sees the centre of politics as the interaction between an expanded and increasingly expensive royal court and a phenomenal growth of the state, based on a huge increase in legislation and the business of the Privy Council.

The Workes of the Most High and Mightie Prince, Iames, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britaine, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, &c

2008 Biography & Autobiography

Author : James I (King of England)
Release : 2008
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Download or read book The Workes of the Most High and Mightie Prince, Iames, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britaine, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, &c written by James I (King of England). This book was released on 2008. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Workes is a collection of the writings of King James VI & I, founding monarch of Great Britain and the United States. Although it includes many of the king's most famous writings, The Workes remains practically unknown to the general populace. We once asked an antiquarian bookseller if he had a copy of James' Workes for sale. He responded, "He [King James] never wrote anything." Given the scarcity of this primary source document, it is with great pleasure that the Miscellany Press presents this special unabridged facsimile edition of James' Workes of 1616--we know of no other facsimile or reprint edition as complete. Our edition of James' Workes includes easy-to-understand prefatory materials to help orient the reader to this fascinating volume. We are not sure how any history library could be considered complete without this important title.

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