# James promotes the idea of Great Britain (1603)

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James styled himself King of Great Britain and sought closer union between his realms. Within the broader Stuarts & Revolutions period, the shared monarchy of England, Scotland and Ireland produced conflicts over religion, taxation and sovereignty that culminated in civil war, revolution and union. This event is placed at 1603 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. Though formal union failed, the language of Britain gained new political importance.

## Why it matters
Though formal union failed, the language of Britain gained new political importance.

Ruler at the time: [James I](https://english-history.com/rulers/james-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — James promotes the idea of Great Britain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=James+promotes+the+idea+of+Great+Britain&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — James promotes the idea of Great Britain](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=James+promotes+the+idea+of+Great+Britain)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281600%E2%80%931699%29)
- [UK Parliament — Living Heritage](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/)