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Subject(s)

• James I King of England 1566-1625—Sexual behavior [Browse]
• James I King of England 1566-1625—Relations with men [Browse]
• James I King of England 1566-1625—Relations with women [Browse]
• Great Britain—Kings and rulers—Biography [Browse]
• Great Britain—History—James I, 1603-1625 [Browse]

Library of Congress genre(s)

• Biographies [Browse]

Summary note

• "From the assassination of his father to the explosive political and personal intrigues of his reign, this fresh biography reveals as never before the passions that drove King James I. Gareth Russell's "rollicking, gossipy" (Dan Jones, author of The Plantagenets), and scholarly voice invites us into James's world, revealing a monarch whose reign was defined by both his public power and personal vulnerabilities. For too long, historians have shied away from or condemned the exploration of his sexuality. Now, Russell offers a candid narrative that not only reveals James's relationships with five prominent men but also challenges the historical standards applied to the examination of royal intimacies. This biography stands as a significant contribution to the understanding of royal history, illuminating the personal experiences that shaped James's political decisions and his philosophical views on masculinity and sexuality"-- Provided by publisher.
• "A groundbreaking and insightful exploration of King James I, enigmatic successor to Queen Elizabeth I, from the "meticulous researcher" (The Wall Street Journal) and author of the "enjoyable and readable" (Philippa Gregory, #1 New York Times bestselling author) The Palace.From the assassination of his father to the explosive political and personal intrigues of his reign, this fresh biography reveals as never before the passions that drove King James I. Gareth Russell's "rollicking, gossipy" (Dan Jones, author of The Plantagenets), and scholarly voice invites us into James's world, revealing a monarch whose reign was defined by both his public power and personal vulnerabilities. For too long, historians have shied away from or condemned the exploration of his sexuality. Now, Russell offers a candid narrative that not only reveals James's relationships with five prominent men but also challenges the historical standards applied to the examination of royal intimacies. This biography stands as a significant contribution to the understanding of royal history, illuminating the personal experiences that shaped James's political decisions and his philosophical views on masculinity and sexuality"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes

Original title "Queen James: the life and loves of Britain's first king" published in Great Britain in 2025.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN

• 9781668049686
• 1668049686
• 9781668049693 (trade paperback)
• 1668049694

LCCN

2025008862

OCLC

1541781213

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