Murder of a Middle Templar: why did Sir Thomas Overbury die?
Monday 29th of July 2024 18:00
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Middle Temple LibraryTimings
17:45 - Doors Open
18:00 - Event starts
20:00 - Finish
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Smart CasualEvent Details
The Library is hosting a talk entitled Murder of a Middle Templar: why did Sir Thomas Overbury die? at 6pm on Monday 29 July by Jackie Watson (Somerville College Oxford). Dr. Watson has a new book out, Epistolary Courtiership and Dramatic Letters: Thomas Overbury and the Jacobean Playhouse, that considers the letters surrounding the career of Middle Temple law student, Sir Thomas Overbury, at the court of James VI and I, and what led to his death in the Tower of London in 1613.
In her talk, she will look at key ideas in the book. How much legal power did James VI and I actually have over his subjects? How easy was Jacobean social climbing? How important was friendship between men, if you intended to do succeed in Jacobean England?
Who can Attend
Middle Temple members
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Qualifying Session Details
Please note that this is NOT a Qualifying Session.
Bookings and Cancellations
The event is free, and will be jointly held with Somerville College and places are limited; these will be issued to members of Middle Temple on a first-come, first-served basis. Please book by contacting the Library: library@middletemple.org.uk, 020 7427 4830. There will be a drinks reception after the talk.
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