Table of Contents

Contents: Preface; Introduction; Poetry: from The Essayes of a Prentise; from His Majesties Poeticall Exercises at Vacant Houres; from 'All the kings Short Poesis'; His Majesties answere unto a Libell; Daemonologie; Basilicon Doron; The Trew Law of Free Monarchies; A Counterblaste to Tobacco; Speach to Parliament, March 1603; Speach to Parliament, March 1607; Speach to Parliament, March 1609; Speach to Parliament, March 1621; The Book of Sports; A Meditation on Matthew; Directions for Preachers; Glossary; Bibliography; Indexes.

About the Author

Neil Rhodes, University of St Andrews, UK, Jennifer Richards, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK and Joseph Marshall, National Library of Scotland, UK

Reviews

'... James I [...] published more works than any other British sovereign including Queen Victoria... In addition to poetry, the King produced translations, controversial pieces [...], meditations, commentaries on scripture, political theory and kingship. He also was a patron of Shakespeare, Johnson and Donne and was behind the Authorised Bible... As a writer he may have failed to get his views accepted but an understanding of his writings is essential to an understanding of his reign and historical significance. This well edited collection will prove essential for any historian of the period.' The Contemporary Review '...without a doubt a useful work of reference for students of early modern history and literature.' History 'This volume will [...] be of immense value to those who wish to gain for themselves, and give to their students, ready access to the thoughts of a fascinating, intelligent, and irritating king, and it is to be welcomed.' Journal of Early Modern History