Reign of James VI

Reign of James VI

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Goodare, Julian
Birlinn Ltd
EAN: 9781788854177
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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.
EAN 9781788854177
ISBN 1788854179
Binding Ebook
Publisher Birlinn Ltd
Publication date January 11, 2000
Pages 300
Language English
Country Uruguay
Authors Goodare, Julian; Lynch, Michael