{"product_id":"the-six-loves-of-james-i-9781668049693","title":"The Six Loves of James I","description":"Named a Best Book of the Year by Library Journal and Daily Mail (London) A groundbreaking and insightful exploration of King James I, enigmatic successor to Queen Elizabeth I, from the \"meticulous researcher\" (The Wall Street Journal) and author of the \"enjoyable and readable\" (Philippa Gregory, #1 New York Times bestselling author) The Palace.From 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. Gareth Russell's \"rollicking, gossipy\" (Dan Jones, author of The Plantagenets), 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. This 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\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gareth Russell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Atria Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668049693\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":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Gareth Russell \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48867667247261,"sku":"9781668049693","price":26.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_28be1a6e-3d80-497b-a295-ec48b0707fb4.jpg?v=1788336997","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-six-loves-of-james-i-9781668049693","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}