SPINNING THE SUCCESSION.
Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 4. P. 76 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Tunstall, Elizabeth 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the complex issue of the English succession during the reign of Elizabeth I, focusing on the debate surrounding potential claimants to the throne. Various tracts were written to argue for different candidates, with James VI of Scotland emerging as a strong contender due to his Protestant faith and royal lineage. James himself engaged in a strategic campaign of writing and publishing tracts to support his claim, ultimately succeeding Elizabeth and becoming king of England in 1603. The article highlights the political maneuvering and legal debates that shaped the succession process, shedding light on the intricate dynamics of power and legitimacy in the Elizabethan era. [Extracted from the article]
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- Source:History Today. 2025/04, Vol. 75, Issue 4, p76
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0018-2753
- Accession Number:183765954
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