Mary Queen of Scots (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163319758)

""Mary Queen of Scots"" by Jacob Abbott is a historical biography that tells the story of Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scotland, who became embroiled in a complex web of political intrigue and personal drama during her tumultuous reign. The book traces Mary's life from her childhood in France, where she was raised as a Catholic and married to the Dauphin of France, to her return to Scotland as a young widow and her struggle to assert her authority over a divided and turbulent kingdom. Abbott explores the many challenges and setbacks that Mary faced during her reign, including her troubled relationship with her cousin Elizabeth I of England, her ill-fated marriage to Lord Darnley, and her eventual imprisonment and execution. Throughout the book, Abbott provides a vivid and engaging portrait of Mary as a complex and fascinating figure, whose life and legacy continue to fascinate historians and readers alike. With its richly detailed narrative and insightful analysis, ""Mary Queen of Scots"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Scotland, the Tudor era, or the lives of powerful women throughout history.1848. The story of the girl child who became Queen of Scots before she was even a year old. Contents: Mary�������s Childhood; Her Education in France; The Great Wedding; Misfortunes; Return to Scotland; Mary and Lord Darnley; Rizzio; Bothwell; The Fall of Bothwell; Loch Leven Castle; The Long Captivity; and The End. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jacob Abbott
ISBN-10: 1163319759
ISBN-13: 9781163319758
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d