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The Historie And Life Of King James The Sext. Written Towards The Latter Part Of The Sixteenth Century

The Historie And Life Of King James The Sext. Written Towards The Latter Part Of The Sixteenth Century

Colville, John

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Biographies GeneralGenealogy & HeraldryBritish History

ISBN10: 9354440312
ISBN13: 9789354440311
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 24 2021
Pages: 314
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A vivid sixteenth century chronicle of power, faith, and survival at the court of James VI, written by a man who moved among its factions. History speaks in Colville's voice. Composed towards the close of the sixteenth century, The Historie and Life of King James the Sext offers a contemporary portrait of the young Stuart king and the turbulent kingdom he sought to rule, from shifting noble alliances to the lingering shockwaves of the Scottish Reformation era. John Colville writes as participant as well as observer, giving a primary source biography that modern readers can approach as both narrative and evidence. This early modern history text opens a window onto sixteenth century Scotland: its Scottish royal politics, church conflicts, and the contested legacy of thinkers such as John Knox and George Buchanan in Scottish history. For history students and for academic researchers, it stands as a crucial companion to other records of the life of James VI and the wider story of Stuart dynasty Scotland, while remaining engaging for any reader drawn to high drama in real events. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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