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- The first study to bring together all the recent research and debates on the multiple monarchies of England, Ireland and Scotland 1566-1625, and the first to place James VI and I in the context of all his kingdoms
Analyses the king's achievements and the problems of multiple monarchy, as well as the interplay between foreign policy, religious tensions and the king's own view of his role
A clear and concise introductory guide to the monarch, ideal for students and general readers alike
Published for the 00th anniversary of the Union of the Crowns of England and Scotland
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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
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.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: King James
Authors: Pauline Croft
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4039-9017-4
Publisher: Red Globe Press London
eBook Packages: Palgrave History Collection, History (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2003
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VII, 214
Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave
Topics: History of Britain and Ireland