The True Law of Free Monarchies
The True Law of Free Monarchies: Or, The Reciprocal and Mutual Duty Between a Free King and His Natural Subjects (original
James I of England too).[1]
It is believed James VI wrote the
George Buchanan[2] (in De Jure Regni apud Scotos, 1579 [3]), that held the idea that monarchs rule in accordance of some sort of contract with their people. James saw the divine right of kings as an extension of the apostolic succession
, as both not being subjected by humanly laws.
James VI had this work published in 1598 in Edinburgh in the form of a small octavo pamphlet. It is considered remarkable for setting out the doctrine of the divine right of kings in Scotland, for the first time. Another octavo edition was published in London in 1603, the same year of James' coronation as King of England.[4]
References
- ISBN 0-333-61395-3.
- ^ "British Library". www.bl.uk. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
- ^ Buchanan, George (1578). De jure regni apud Scotos, or, A dialogue, concerning the due priviledge of government in the kingdom of Scotland, betwixt George Buchanan and Thomas Maitland by the said George Buchanan ; and translated out of the original Latine into English by Philalethes.
- ^ "British Library". www.bl.uk. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
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