King James VI Of Scotland I Of England

King James VI Of Scotland I Of England

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Antonia Fraser
Binding: Hardback
Published: Book Club Associates, 1974

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket and cloth cover have hole front bottom edge (see photo), some pages have a couple areas of foxing but overall largely unblemished

Antonia Fraser's "King James VI of Scotland I of England" chronicles the complex life and reign of the monarch who united the crowns of Scotland and England. This authoritative biography presents a vivid portrait of James, from his tumultuous childhood as the son of Mary, Queen of Scots, to his often-controversial rule over two distinct kingdoms. The narrative illustrates the political intrigues, religious tensions, and personal struggles that defined his era, offering a nuanced understanding of a pivotal figure in British history. Fraser meticulously details James's intellectual pursuits, his efforts to consolidate power, and the lasting impact of his policies on the nascent Great Britain.

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Description

Author: Antonia Fraser
Binding: Hardback
Published: Book Club Associates, 1974

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket and cloth cover have hole front bottom edge (see photo), some pages have a couple areas of foxing but overall largely unblemished

Antonia Fraser's "King James VI of Scotland I of England" chronicles the complex life and reign of the monarch who united the crowns of Scotland and England. This authoritative biography presents a vivid portrait of James, from his tumultuous childhood as the son of Mary, Queen of Scots, to his often-controversial rule over two distinct kingdoms. The narrative illustrates the political intrigues, religious tensions, and personal struggles that defined his era, offering a nuanced understanding of a pivotal figure in British history. Fraser meticulously details James's intellectual pursuits, his efforts to consolidate power, and the lasting impact of his policies on the nascent Great Britain.