Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume 2 (of 2) by Henry Glassford Bell
"Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Henry Glassford Bell is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume delves into the tumultuous life and reign of Mary Stuart, examining key events such as her troubled marriage to Darnley, his subsequent murder, and Mary's complicated relationships with various Scottish nobility. The narrative aims to offer a detailed and impartial analysis of Mary's life, likely appealingto those interested in historical biographies and political intrigue. The opening of the second volume sets the stage for Mary's increasingly precarious situation as queen. It begins by detailing political machinations during her time at Craigmillar Castle, where proposals for a divorce from Darnley were introduced, highlighting the disarray of her court and the ambitious maneuverings of figures like Bothwell. As tensions escalate, the narrative foreshadows the tragic events to come, including Darnley's death, which becomes pivotal in Mary's story. The text establishes the conflicting loyalties and deceit among the nobility, setting an ominous tone for the unfolding drama that would change the course of Mary's reign and her legacy in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bell, Henry Glassford, 1803-1874 |
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| Title | Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume 2 (of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by 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. | 37059 |
| Release Date | Aug 13, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 172 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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