{"product_id":"the-six-loves-of-james-i-9781668049686","title":"The Six Loves of James I","description":"\u003cb\u003eA groundbreaking and insightful exploration of King James I, enigmatic successor to Queen Elizabeth I, from the \"meticulous researcher\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e) and author of the \"enjoyable and readable\" (Philippa Gregory, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author) \u003ci\u003eThe Palace\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the assassination of his father to the explosive political and personal intrigues of his reign, this fresh biography reveals as never before the passions that drove King James I. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGareth Russell's \"rollicking, gossipy\" (Dan Jones, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Plantagenets\u003c\/i\u003e), and scholarly voice invites us into James's world, revealing a monarch whose reign was defined by both his public power and personal vulnerabilities. For too long, historians have shied away from or condemned the exploration of his sexuality. Now, Russell offers a candid narrative that not only reveals James's relationships with five prominent men but also challenges the historical standards applied to the examination of royal intimacies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis biography stands as a significant contribution to the understanding of royal history, illuminating the personal experiences that shaped James's political decisions and his philosophical views on masculinity and sexuality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEducated at Oxford University and Queen's University, Belfast, Gareth Russell is a historian, novelist, and playwright. He is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Palace\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Ship of Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eYoung and Damned and Fair\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Emperors\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDo Let's Have Another Drink\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Belfast, Northern Ireland.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Atria Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51749502550290,"sku":"9781668049686","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6fe1dd43-680d-4ae0-84b8-06fe8805b17d.jpg?v=1764088513","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-six-loves-of-james-i-9781668049686","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}