Editorial Reviews
Review
"This is a very clear, readable, balanced, and perceptive account of King James. . . Dr. Croft never loses sight of the fact that James ruled over multiple kingdoms, and has very interesting things to say both on the kingdoms of Scotland and Ireland, and their interaction with England. A book very much to be welcomed." -- Jenny Wormald, St. Hilda's College, Oxford
"King James offers a clear and judicious narrative of James's reign in the three kingdoms of Scotland, England, and Ireland as well as in 17th century Europe. Admirably lucid and succinct, it covers a great deal of material and historiographical controversy with remarkable ease. " -- Linda Levy Peck, George Washington University
Book Description
James VI and I has often been portrayed as a drooling, blasphemous, gregarious man with a tendency toward extravagant spending, and few historians have looked beyond these accepted accounts. With this engaging and accessible narrative, Pauline Croft takes the first truly balanced look at James's reign, the first monarch of unified England, Scot-land, Ireland, and Wales, exploring his rule in the context of all his kingdoms. Not shying away from the more contro-versial parts of James' personality and lifestyle, Croft also takes a thorough look at his political rule, from international relationships and religious tensions to parliamentary politics and problems posed by his multiple monarchy. This is an ideal introduction to an extraordinary life and monarch.
King James
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