King James I

King James I holds a unique and important place in literary history as a remarkably prolific and versatile royal author. Unlike most monarchs that relied on scribes, James personally penned influential treatises, which fundamentally shaped the seventeenth-century political landscape, articulating the theological framework for the divine right of kings. His intellectual curiosity extended far beyond statecraft into the realms of theology, cultural critique and the occult. His ‘Daemonologie’ is a study on witchcraft that deeply influenced contemporary Renaissance culture and drama, while ‘A Counterblast to Tobacco’ is one of the earliest anti-smoking campaigns. James’ most enduring literary legacy stems from his intellectual patronage, as he commissioned the creation of the 1611 Authorised King James Version of the Bible, a monumental translation that remains one of the most influential works in the history of the English language. Delphi’s Renaissance Collection provides eReaders with rare and prominent works of literature, science, history, biography and philosophy from the fifteenth to mid-seventeenth centuries. A pivotal period of human development, the Renaissance witnessed the dismantling of medieval scholasticism, birthing modern European languages and shifting the human consciousness from a god-centric worldview to a humanistic perspective. This eBook presents King James I’s collected works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)