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

Question 1

James’ character

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Charles character

Answer 2

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

Question 3

James’ view on monarchy

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Charles’ view on monarchy

Answer 4

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

Question 5

James’ court

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Charles’ court

Answer 6

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

Question 7

favourites

Answer 7

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