Routledge - A King Translated: Writings of King James VI & I

Explore the literary influence of one of the most prolific Stuart monarchs with A King Translated. Published by Routledge as part of the St Andrews Studies in Reformation History, this book examines the extensive writings of King James VI & I and how they reached audiences across the Continent. Dr. Stilma investigates both the domestic and international settings surrounding James's work. By focusing on a specific case study of Dutch translations, the text tracks how his ideas moved beyond Scotland and England. The research covers a diverse range of his published works, providing a clear look at his impact on European thought during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. This volume is an essential resource for readers interested in Reformation history and the spread of political and religious ideas. It offers a detailed examination of how his religious meditations, epic poetry, and treatises on witchcraft and kingship were received and interpreted in the Low Countries between 1593 and 1603.