James I

ISBN-13: 9780582209114 / Angielski / Miękka / 1995 / 158 str.

S J Houston

Opis

This series aims to bridge the gap between the standard textbook and specialized monograph. It provides A level and undergraduate students with coverage of major themes in British and European history, from the medieval period to the 20th century. The authors are acknowledged specialists in their field, and the volumes provide a survey of current historical interpretations.

Spis treści

Part One: The Background.  1. James VI of Scotland.  Part Two: Analysis - James I.  2. Finance: The Canker of Want.  3. Crown, Court, and Parliament.  4. Faction and Favourites.  5. The Jacobean Church.  6. Foreign Policy and the 1621 Parliament.  7. Foreign Policy and the 1624 Parliament.  Part Three: Assessment.  8. A 'Most Just and Good King'.  Part Four: Documents.  Glossary,  Bibliography,  Index.

O autorze

S.J. Houston