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What were James I views on monarchy
James believed in the divine right of kings as well as seeing himself as a peacemaker king who could act pragmatically
Charles I views on monarchy
Divine right of kings but felt he was absolute and should not be questioned
What was James I court like
Open and lively place.
Criticised as immoral, drunken and debauched but intellectual emphasis such as on Shakespeare
Reflected James rambunctious nature
What was Charles I court like
Contained only his supporters and was somewhat isolated from the country as outsiders could not find point of contact with king.
Dominated by Catholics and Arminians
Catholicsm associated with absolutism
Charles 1 - patron of the arts
Charles patronised the arts greatly, such as Van Dyck
Masque of order brought by Charles to a state of chaos
Assembled massive art collection at incredible cost
Created image of an absolutist monarch
Favourites of James 1
Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset - 1607 - 1613
George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham - 1615 - 1625
favourites provoked concern due to large influence and James allowing favourites to have very open political roles
