James VI & I Jenny Wormald reviews the career of the man who was King of Scotland for fifty-seven years and King of England for twenty-two, and whose great dream was to create a unified kingdom of Great Britain. Jenny Wormald | Published in History Today Volume 52 Issue 6 June 2002 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. James I Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy