The Early Stuart Kings, 1603-1642 - Paperback

by Graham E. Seel (Author), David L. Smith (Author)

In 1603 King James I ascended the throne to become the first King of a united England and Scotland. There followed a period of increasing religious and political discord, culminating in the English Civil War. The Early Stuart Kings, 1603-1642 explores these complex events and the roles of the key personalities of the time - James I and VI, Charles I, Buckingham, Stratford and Laud.

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In 1603, King James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne to become the first 'king of Great Britain'. The Early Stuart Kings, 1603-1642 explores the complex religious and political events of these years and examines the roles of the key personalities -- James VI and I, Charles I, Buckingham, Strafford and Laud. This book also explores the recent debates about the origins of the Civil War and whether its roots can be traced back as far as James's accession, if not earlier.

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