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When King James VI of Scotland inherited the throne of England in 1603 he had ruled his native land almost as long as had Queen Elizabeth. He showed both vision and determination in pursuing his major political goals: a united Britain, and a foreign policy based on peace rather than bellicose chauvinism. Of course, there was a darker side: in the face of growing Parliamentary opposition, he would need all his celebrated wisdom to prevent open conflict. This book is a sympathetic portrait of a worthy first king of Great Britain.… (más)
Although sensibilities have obviously changed since 1974, particularly with regard to James's relationships with his "favourites", it was still an interesting read and particularly informative about his time in Scotland before inheriting the English throne ( )
Good review of the reign of King James. I would recommend this to people who just want a brief introduction to fix the major players in their heads before they move on to more detailed works. I really appreciated the variety of pictures included in this volume. ( )
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God gives not Kings the style of Gods in vain, For on his throne his Sceptre do they sway: And as their subjects ought them to obey, So Kings should fear and serve their God again. --King James, Basilikon Doron
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Introduction James VI and I, the King who united in his person the crowns of Scotland and England, has received a censorious press.
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As a result, his subjects, even if they did not always obey him, were not so badly served by him after all.
When King James VI of Scotland inherited the throne of England in 1603 he had ruled his native land almost as long as had Queen Elizabeth. He showed both vision and determination in pursuing his major political goals: a united Britain, and a foreign policy based on peace rather than bellicose chauvinism. Of course, there was a darker side: in the face of growing Parliamentary opposition, he would need all his celebrated wisdom to prevent open conflict. This book is a sympathetic portrait of a worthy first king of Great Britain.
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