Mary Queen Of Scots
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: good condition; faded spine. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Firm. No stickers or labels noted.
A landmark work of historical biography, Mary Queen of Scots by Antonia Fraser chronicles the dramatic and turbulent life of one of history's most captivating and tragic monarchs. Fraser presents a meticulously researched account of Mary Stuart's reign, from her early years as the infant Queen of Scotland and her time at the glittering French court, to her tumultuous marriages and her long imprisonment at the hands of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England. With authority and vivid prose, Fraser uncovers the political intrigues, religious conflicts, and personal betrayals that defined Mary's life and ultimately led to her execution in 1587. This illustrated edition enriches the narrative with contemporary portraits, maps, and artefacts that bring the sixteenth-century world of Mary Stuart to life. A definitive portrait of a queen whose courage and spirit have endured for centuries, it stands as essential reading for anyone passionate about Tudor and Stuart history.
Author: Antonia Fraser
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: good condition; faded spine. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Firm. No stickers or labels noted.
A landmark work of historical biography, Mary Queen of Scots by Antonia Fraser chronicles the dramatic and turbulent life of one of history's most captivating and tragic monarchs. Fraser presents a meticulously researched account of Mary Stuart's reign, from her early years as the infant Queen of Scotland and her time at the glittering French court, to her tumultuous marriages and her long imprisonment at the hands of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England. With authority and vivid prose, Fraser uncovers the political intrigues, religious conflicts, and personal betrayals that defined Mary's life and ultimately led to her execution in 1587. This illustrated edition enriches the narrative with contemporary portraits, maps, and artefacts that bring the sixteenth-century world of Mary Stuart to life. A definitive portrait of a queen whose courage and spirit have endured for centuries, it stands as essential reading for anyone passionate about Tudor and Stuart history.