Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume 1 (of 2) by Henry Glassford Bell
"Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Henry Glassford Bell is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work explores the life and reign of Mary Stuart, examining the tumultuous events surrounding her rule and the complex political dynamics of Scotland during her time. The book aims to provide a nuanced portrait of Mary, addressing the controversies about her character and decisions as a sovereign.The opening portion of the text establishes the context of Mary's life, detailing the state of Scotland at her birth in 1542 and the challenges faced by the young queen after her father's death. It introduces significant figures from her early years, including her mother, Mary of Guise, and the various noble aspirants to power during her minority. The narrative captures the political strife and the intense rivalries between factions in Scotland, as well as the influence of external powers like England and France. Overall, this introduction lays a foundational understanding of the historical landscape that shaped Mary’s early life, setting the stage for her later experiences and the conflicts that will define her reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bell, Henry Glassford, 1803-1874 |
|---|---|
| Title | Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume 1 (of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37058 |
| Release Date | Aug 13, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 135 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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