Life Of Mary Queen Of Scots V1

By Henry Glassford Bell

Book Overview

The book ""Life Of Mary Queen Of Scots V1"" by Henry Glassford Bell is a comprehensive biography of Mary, Queen of Scots, one of the most fascinating and controversial figures in Scottish history. The book covers Mary's life from her birth in 1542 to her imprisonment and execution in 1587.Bell provides a detailed account of Mary's childhood in France, her marriage to Francis II, and her return to Scotland as a young widow. He discusses her tumultuous relationship with her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England, as well as her various marriages and political alliances.The book also delves into the religious conflicts of the time, particularly the struggle between Catholics and Protestants in Scotland and England. Bell explores Mary's role in these conflicts, as well as her own Catholic faith and the impact it had on her life and reign.Throughout the book, Bell draws on a wide range of historical sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide a vivid and engaging portrait of Mary and the world in which she lived. The result is a fascinating and informative biography that sheds new light on one of the most intriguing figures of the Renaissance era.In Two Volumes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428616381
• ISBN13: 9781428616387
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"