This volume provides a broad representative selection of King James's writings on a range of secular and religious topics. Each text is provided in full, creating a useful reference tool and bringing together his poetry and religious writing, political works and treatises on witchcraft and tobacco. '... James I [...] published more works than any other British sovereign including Queen Victoria... In addition to poetry, the King produced translations, controversial pieces [...], meditations, commentaries on scripture, political theory and kingship. He also was a patron of Shakespeare, Johnson and Donne and was behind the Authorised Bible... As a writer he may have failed to get his views accepted but an understanding of his writings is essential to an understanding of his reign and historical significance. This well edited collection will prove essential for any historian of the period.' The Contemporary Review '...without a doubt a useful work of reference for students of early modern history and literature.' History 'This volume will [...] be of immense value to those who wish to gain for themselves, and give to their students, ready access to the thoughts of a fascinating, intelligent, and irritating king, and it is to be welcomed.' Journal of Early Modern History