Jacobean Gentleman

The biography delves into the life of Sir Edwin Sandys, an influential figure in early modern England who significantly impacted constitutional development and overseas expansion during the Jacobean Age. Rabb highlights Sandys's extensive career in the House of Commons, where he emerged as a key voice on economic and parliamentary matters. His leadership in the Virginia and Bermuda Companies and advocacy for religious toleration further underscore his importance. This work invites a reassessment of the political landscape leading up to the English Civil War and the evolving role of the House of Commons.