King James had blood on his hands! James VI’s attitude to witches, with Gareth Russell

Описание: I sat down with historian and author Gareth Russell at Harvington History Festival to talk about an aspect of his new biography of James I of England/VI of Scotland, "Queen James" which is less discussed, and that is James's views on Witchcraft! I asked Gareth about James's transformation from a skeptic to a fervent believer in witchcraft and back again!
The conversation touched on the significance of James's 'Demonology' and the lasting impact of his decisions on society.

We also discussed the success so far of Gareth's book "Queen James: The Life and Loves of Britain's First King" and the reason behind the title change for the US and Canadian markets.

Chapters
00:00 From Skeptic to Cheerleader: The Transformation of James
06:04 Queen James: The Controversial Nickname and Its Implications
12:37 Witchcraft and Demonology: James's Evolving Beliefs
16:32 Exploring Scotland: The Legacy of James and His Influence

Watch my longer interview with Gareth, which we did at the launch of 'Queen James' -    • Queen James, Britain's openly gay king | I...  

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Philippa Lacey Brewell lives in Central England and is well respected in her field as a historian and tour guide. She is the owner and founder of British History Tours, a tour company for those who love British History.

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James I, Queen James, demonology, witchcraft, history, Scotland, monarchy, transformation, witch hunts, historical biography