Publisher's Synopsis
""James VI And The Gowrie Mystery"" is a historical book written by Andrew Lang. The book explores the mysterious events that took place on August 5, 1600, when James VI of Scotland narrowly escaped an alleged assassination attempt by the Gowrie brothers, John and Alexander. Lang delves into the conspiracy theories, political motivations, and cultural context surrounding the Gowrie incident, analyzing primary sources and contemporary accounts to offer a comprehensive and compelling narrative of one of Scotland's most famous unsolved mysteries. The book also provides insights into the reign of James VI, his relationship with the Scottish nobility, and the tensions that existed between the king and his subjects. Overall, ""James VI And The Gowrie Mystery"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Scottish history, royal intrigue, or true crime.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.
