James I

Zusatztext `... 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 Informationen zum Autor Christopher Durston Klappentext Christopher Durston examines the personality and political ability of the monarch, the court, finance, parliament, foreign policy and religion, including James's record in Scotland and the legacies of Elizabeth I. Zusammenfassung Christopher Durston examines the personality and political ability of the monarch, the court, finance, parliament, foreign policy and religion, including James's record in Scotland and the legacies of Elizabeth I. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: 'a bad king'?; Chapter 1 James I: the man; Chapter 2 The court, favourites, and patronage; Chapter 3 Financial problems; Chapter 4 James I and his parliaments; Chapter 5 Foreign policy; Chapter 6 James I and the English church; Conclusion;

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Durston, Christopher Durston, Christopher (Plymouth University Durston
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 02.09.2016
• EAN: 9781138151659
• ISBN: 978-1-138-15165-9
• Pagine: 84
• Serie: Lancaster Pamphlets; Lancaster Pamphlets
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Biografie, autobiografie; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Medioevo; European History, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical, Biography: historical, political & military, HISTORY / Europe / General, British & Irish history, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Biography: historical, political and military, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599