Since Willson, however, the stability of James's government in Scotland and in the early part of his English reign, as well as his relatively enlightened views on religion and war, have earned him a re-evaluation from many historians, who have rescued his reputation from this tradition of criticism.
Karena Willson, bagaimanapun, stabilitas pemerintahan James di Skotlandia dan di bagian awal pemerintahan Inggrisnya, serta pandangannya yang relatif tercerahkan tentang agama dan perang, telah memberinya evaluasi ulang dari banyak sejarawan, yang telah menyelamatkan reputasinya dari tradisi kritik ini.