Is James VI & I The Most Underrated King? | Dan Snow's History Hit
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We dive into the reign of the first Stuart monarch of England - his political savvy, and the controversies that shaped his rule. From the Gunpowder Plot to the King James Bible, we ask whether history has judged him too harshly - or not harshly enough.
Historian, author and broadcaster Anna Whitelock joins us for a fresh take on the man who united the crowns of England and Scotland.
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