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A Deep Dive into King James I's "A Counter-Blaste to Tobacco" About the Author: King James I of England (and VI of Scotland) James I, born in 1566, was a monarch of immense historical significance, ruling as King of Scotland from 1567 and then as the first King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1603 until his death in 1625. His reign marked the union of the Scottish and English crowns, laying the groundwork for the modern United Kingdom. Beyond his political achievements, James was a keen intellectual with a deep interest in theology, witchcraft, and indeed, the social habits of his subjects. He was a prolific writer, penning works on various subjects, from political theory in "The Trew Law of Free Monarchies" to demonology in "Daemonologie." His intellectual curiosity, though sometimes controversial, shaped many aspects of his rule and public discourse. "A Counter-Blaste t...