'This important volume is the culmination of many years' work on King James … In his meticulous, profoundly-researched analysis the author does not persuade that James's political and religious strategy was realistic in his time: he does compel us to admire both the king's pertinacity and the quality of his ecumenical vision.' English Historical Review

• Abbreviations; Introduction; Principal events in James' life; Bibliographical note; 1. Basilikon Doron; 2. The Trew Law of Free Monarchies; 3. Triplici Nodo, Triplex Cuneus. Or an Apologie for the Oath of Allegiance; 4. Speech to parliament of 19 March 1604; 5. Speech to parliament of 9 November 1605; 6. Speech to parliament of 31 March 1607; 7. Speech to parliament of 21 March 1610; 8. Speech in Star Chamber of 20 June 1616; 9. A Meditation upon the 27th, 28th and 29th Verses of the 27th Chapter of Saint Matthew (1619); 10. His Maiesties Declaration, Touching his Proceedings in the Late Assemblie and Conuention of Parliament (1622); Select biographical notes; Glossary; Index.

'This important volume is the culmination of many years' work on King James … In his meticulous, profoundly-researched analysis the author does not persuade that James's political and religious strategy was realistic in his time: he does compel us to admire both the king's pertinacity and the quality of his ecumenical vision.' English Historical Review

• Abbreviations; Introduction; Principal events in James' life; Bibliographical note; 1. Basilikon Doron; 2. The Trew Law of Free Monarchies; 3. Triplici Nodo, Triplex Cuneus. Or an Apologie for the Oath of Allegiance; 4. Speech to parliament of 19 March 1604; 5. Speech to parliament of 9 November 1605; 6. Speech to parliament of 31 March 1607; 7. Speech to parliament of 21 March 1610; 8. Speech in Star Chamber of 20 June 1616; 9. A Meditation upon the 27th, 28th and 29th Verses of the 27th Chapter of Saint Matthew (1619); 10. His Maiesties Declaration, Touching his Proceedings in the Late Assemblie and Conuention of Parliament (1622); Select biographical notes; Glossary; Index.