chapter 2 - james and charles i: court, character and favourites Flashcards

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James’ character

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pragmatic
enjoyed debate
engaging and communicative
experienced king - already king of scotland

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Charles character

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dogmatic
shy
unapproachable
uncommunicative with parliament
intentions were unclear
criticism interpreted as rebellion

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James’ view on monarchy

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firm believer in divine right of kings
pragmatic when dealing with balance between royal prerogative and parliamentary privilege

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Charles’ view on monarchy

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defended prerogative provocatively - causing a reaction
unwilling to negotiate
hampered with dialogue with political nation

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James’ court

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drunken
immoral
open
lively
tension - dominance of bedchamber by the Scots
worry over Scottish influence

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Charles’ court

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supporters only
dominated by catholics and arminians (absolutism in Spain and France)
enjoyed court masques (convey own political message)

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favourites

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George villiers (Duke of Buckingham)
favourite of both
caused tension for both

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