Queen of Scots : the true life of Mary Stuart by Guy, J. A. (John Alexander), author instant download

Queen of Scots : the true life of Mary Stuart by Guy, J. A. (John Alexander), author instant download

xiii, 581 pages : 24 cm, A new historian of Mary Queen of Scots draws on new sources to shatter various myths surrounding this odd monarch and uncover some of the scandals and political machinations underpinning, and undermining, her throne, Includes bibliographical references (pages 530-541) and index, The first year -- The rough wooings -- Arrival in France -- Adolescence -- Education -- A dynastic marriage -- Betrayed queen -- Return to Scotland -- Into the labyrinth -- A meeting between sisters -- A search for a husband -- \"My heart is my own\" -- A marriage of convenience -- Enter Bothwell -- A marriage in trouble -- Assassination one -- Reconciliation -- Plot and counterplot -- Assassination two -- A love match? -- Denouement in Scotland -- Mary's story -- Bothwell's story -- The lords' story -- Casket letters 1 -- Casket letters 2 -- Captive queen -- An ax or an act? -- Nemesis -- Final hours