James I: The Fool as King

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Summary: The View from a Reformed Christian Perspective
Review: Otto Scott pulls no punches in his evaluation of James I of England (James VI of Scotland). Scott's writing is easy to read and fast paced, yet of a high scholarly quality. His solidly Christian perspective is unusual today. Look for other books by Scott. I recommend his book on Robespierre and _The Great Christian Revolution_. Highly recommended -- you will not be disappointed.

Rating:
Summary: The View from a Reformed Christian Perspective
Review: Otto Scott pulls no punches in his evaluation of James I of England (James VI of Scotland). Scott's writing is easy to read and fast paced, yet of a high scholarly quality. His solidly Christian perspective is unusual today. Look for other books by Scott. I recommend his book on Robespierre and _The Great Christian Revolution_. Highly recommended -- you will not be disappointed.

Rating:
Summary: The Fool as King
Review: Otto Scott writes with a clarity that brings history alive, and one feels the pressure of the undercurrents of Catholic, Anglican and Reform churches, of the tensions between Bloody Mary and "The Virgin Queen" Elizabeth (who was NO virgin!) This book gave me an understanding of a turbulent period of history in Scotland, then England, and touching Ireland, and placed it well in the context of European wars. I learned a lot about incredible King Phillip II of Spain as well, whose empire was greater than the Roman Empire. It's funny, it's sad, it's powerful history, and I'll be reading more books by Scott.
The ebb and flow of the rights of Englishmen, which we take for granted, were in their formation, and men died for "displeasing the Crown". You will appreciate our freedoms today, and realize they come, not simply from a revolution, but from powerful spiritual struggles.