James VI and I

Using primary sources, James I looks at important areas of the monarch's reign in the seventeenth century. It focuses in particular on Anglo-Scottish Union, religion and the position of the Church, the financial problems facing James I, and foreign policy. Students also consider the often difficult relationship between the King and Parliament. The book concludes with an overview of historians' perception of James I and provides an opportunity to evaluate his rule. A wide range of sources, accompanied by diverse and challenging questions, aid student understanding of the issues covered.