King James

by Pauline Croft

Pauline Croft's clear and concise study provides a narrative of the reign of King James VI and I in his dominions of England, Ireland, and Scotland, together with an authoritative analysis of his remarkable, though flawed, achievements. Croft emphasizes the inter-relationships between domestic and foreign policy, religious tensions at home and abroad, finance and parliamentary politics, while also discussing the king's writings, his personal life, and his approach to the problems posed by multiple monarchy. King James is the first account of the monarch to place him in the context of all his kingdoms.

Genres: History

221 pages, Hardcover

First published May 2, 2002

Reviews

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read parts of this to complete my honors thesis.

[Betty B Goode · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple and easy-to-read introduction to James and his time. At 208 pages, it's concise enough to give a good overview, while still making room for some more personal reflections.

[George Clarke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty good. Brief and gives a good overview.

[Katie Colley]

Dissertation ✨