James I's Ambitious Vision for Peace and Unity in Europe

This chapter explores the political strategies of James I in promoting peace both in Britain and Europe, emphasizing his ambitions for the Stuart dynasty. It highlights his diplomatic use of marriage alliances to bridge divisions between Protestant and Catholic factions, presenting a vision of unity rather than the archetype of a medieval warrior king.

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