James I has traditionally been portrayed as a foolish and unpleasant man. However, the last two decades have seen a rehabilitation of James I by historians, who have begun to appreciate that in some areas, in particular foreign policy and religion, he pursued sensible policies and achieved a considerable degree of success. Christopher Durston deals with the personality and political ability of the monarch, the court, finance, parliament, foreign policy and religion, including his record in Scotland and the legacies of Elizabeth I. The arguments of the revisionist historians concerning James's relations with his parliaments are examined in detail, as well as the recent `postrevisionist' backlash.
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`... tackles key issues in a direct and crisp fashion which should find favour with hard-pressed students and teachers alike. ... an excellent purchase.' - Teaching History

`An accessible and comprehensive introduction to the subject.' - History Review

Book Information
ISBN 9780415077798
Author Christopher Durston
Format Paperback
Page Count 84
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 113g