The formulation and implementation of crown policy in Scotland under Charles I.

What is it about?

This article is about policy making in an early modern, composite monarchy. It explores the relationship between the King and Laud to address the question of who was driving whom in the formulation and implementation of policy, in a context which transcended institutional and geographical boundaries. It argues that Laud's protestations of being a mere crown servant are inconsistent with his actions. It also suggests that this English archbishop had greater agency in Scotland than has been recognised hitherto.

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