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  • The Jacobean era refers to the period in English and Scottish history that coincides with the reign of James VI of Scotland (1567-1625), who also inherited the crown of England in 1603 as James I. The Jacobean era succeeds the Elizabethan era and precedes the Caroline era, and is often used for the distinctive styles of Jacobean architecture, visual arts, decorative arts, and literature which characterized that period.(More...)
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  • What are major features of Jacobean drama, especially with reference to the works of John Webster, Francis Beaumont, John Fletcher, Philip.(More...)
  • The English style in vogue beginning with James I's reign is referred to as "Jacobean," as opposed to "Jamesian."(More...)