Life Of Mary, Queen Of Scots: In Two Books (1898)

By Xavier Donald MacLeod

Book Overview

The book ""Life of Mary, Queen of Scots: In Two Books"" by Xavier Donald MacLeod, published in 1898, is a comprehensive biography of Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scotland who lived in the 16th century. The book is divided into two parts, each of which covers a significant period of Mary's life.The first part of the book covers Mary's early life, including her birth into the royal family, her childhood in France, and her marriage to Francis II of France. It also covers her return to Scotland after her husband's death and her subsequent marriage to Lord Darnley. This section of the book also delves into the political and religious turmoil that surrounded Mary during her reign in Scotland.The second part of the book covers the later years of Mary's life, including her imprisonment in England and her eventual execution. It also covers the various conspiracies and plots that were formed against Mary, as well as her relationships with key figures such as Queen Elizabeth I of England and her son, James VI of Scotland.Throughout the book, MacLeod provides a detailed and engaging account of Mary's life and the historical events that shaped her reign. He draws on a variety of sources, including contemporary accounts and historical documents, to provide a well-rounded and nuanced portrayal of this fascinating historical figure. Overall, ""Life of Mary, Queen of Scots: In Two Books"" is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, the Tudor era, or the life of Mary Stuart.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: 1166059413
• ISBN13: 9781166059415
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 450 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"