John Colville Bücher

1976. First Edition. 287 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over grey cloth. Signed with dedication from the author on front free endpaper. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have light shelf wear with minor corner bumping and crushing to spine ends. Book has strong forward lean. Boards are slightly bowed. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge wear with minor tears, chipping and creasing. Spine noticeably sunned.

This historical biography of King James VI of Scotland, later King James I of England, was written in the late 16th century by John Colville, a close friend and advisor of James. The book is a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of the most important monarchs in British history, covering James's reign in Scotland and his ascent to the English throne. This edition of the book includes additional notes and commentary by historian Malcolm Laing.

Thomson's historical account of the reign of King James the Sixth of Scotland provides an intimate portrait of the monarch and his times, offering a rare glimpse into the politics and culture of early modern Europe.