The Life of James VI and I

Author Steven Veerapen speaks about the compelling narrative of James VI and I, a significant and misunderstood British monarch.
James VI and I (1566-1625) was King of Scotland as James VI from July 1567, and King of England and Ireland as James I from March 1603, until his death. In his new biography, Steven Veerapen lays bare James’ life, and reveals to what extent myth and rumour has obscured him in history.
Steven Veerapen is an author born in Glasgow and raised in Paisley. Steven is fascinated by life in the 1500s, an age in which the law was as slippery as those who defied it.
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[@laineymac4133]

This was an amazing talk. James VI and I fascinates me and Stevens book The Wisest Fool is stunning! Thank you for hosting his talk!

[@Funnybriton]

The KJV beginning the British empire and the Union Jack to name 3 major Jacobean accomplishments

[@RevolutionDebates]

They simply read into the narrative that he had men. it is a sign to me of illiteracy on this topic. So many half decent books fall here.