From Tudor to Stuart
The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:6th Jun '24
Should be back in stock very soon
This book, From Tudor to Stuart, details the challenges and changes during James I's reign, highlighting the transition from the Tudor to the Stuart era.
The book From Tudor to Stuart explores the complex accession of England's first Scottish king, James I, during a pivotal transition from the Tudor to the Stuart era at the dawn of the seventeenth century. This narrative delves into the challenges faced by James I, who inherited a tumultuous legacy from Elizabeth I. As he navigated his first decade on the throne, he encountered significant unrest in Ireland, questions regarding his legitimacy, and even serious threats to his reign, such as the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605. The author utilizes a diverse range of sources, including state papers, letters, and various forms of contemporary art, to provide a rich and nuanced account of this transformative period in English history.
From Tudor to Stuart also examines the broader implications of James's reign on national political life, royal policies, and the establishment of a new Stuart dynasty. The book poses critical questions about changes in political culture, the personnel at the center of power, and the evolution of monarchical institutions. Furthermore, it offers fresh insights into the characters of James and his wife, Anna, highlighting their roles in shaping the Jacobean court.
Beyond the royal couple, the narrative includes notable historical figures such as Walter Raleigh and Robert Cecil, providing a comprehensive view of the Jacobean court's inner workings. The book contextualizes these events within the larger framework of early seventeenth-century politics, including the establishment of Jamestown in Virginia and the ongoing tensions between the monarchy and Parliament, making it an essential read for those interested in this transformative era.
Immaculately researched * Simon Heffer, The Best History Books of 2024, Daily Telegraph *
[An] enthralling account... [Susan Doran] writes in a lucid, conversational fashion with an eye for the memorable detail. * Elizabeth Goldring, The Spectator *
[An] authoritative and deeply researched history. * Unseen Histories *
An encyclopedic synthesis of recent research, From Tudor to Stuart will be indispensable for students of the period. * John Guy, Literary Review *
From Tudor to Stuart offers much to stimulate - and even to entertain. * Alexander Faludy, Catholic Herald *
One of the delightful aspects of this book is the author's flair for cultural history and literary readings alongside her mastery of the politics and economics of the period... From Tudor to Stuart will surely land on every student reading list, not only because of Doran's pedigree, but because it manages to give us a new perspective on an overstudied period. * Kate Maltby, Financial Times *
[Susan Doran], a renowned Tudor expert, has transitioned to the Stuarts with ease, writing authoritatively and engagingly, mining an impressive range of primary and secondary sources. * Keith M. Brown , Times Literary Supplement *
From Tudor to Stuart provides a learned and judicious guide to English politics that James would have benefited from reading as he travelled south from Edinburgh in 1603. * Clare Jackson, London Review of Books *
meticulously detailed... well worth a read. * Michael Walsh, The Tablet *
From Tudor to Stuart traces the excitement generated by the arrival of the new monarch and the importance of his early initiatives...James emerges as a sympathetic figure facing significant religious, financial and political problems left at Elizabeth's death. * Jackie Eales, History Today *
A fascinating and engaging collection, which will introduce anglophone readers to some important Polish authors, and immerse them in the rich history of the city. * Rob Spence, Shiny New Books *
From Tudor to Stuart provides a learned and judicious guide to English politics that James would have benefited from reading as he travelled south from Edinburgh in 1603. * Clare Jackson, London Review of Books *
meticulously detailed… well worth a read. * Michael Walsh, The Tablet *
This masterful study... demonstrates why Susan Doran is one of the UK's foremost scholars. Brilliantly told and provocative, it questions long-standing assumptions about just how different were the last Tudor and the first Stuart sovereigns of England. * Steven Veerapen *
ISBN: 9780198754640
Dimensions: 240mm x 160mm x 60mm
Weight: 924g
656 pages