Publisher's Synopsis
""Mary Queen of Scots"" is a historical biography written by Jacob Abbott that details the life of Mary Stuart, who was the Queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567. The book covers Mary's early life in France, her return to Scotland as a young widow, and her tumultuous reign, which was marked by political and religious unrest. Abbott delves into the complex relationships Mary had with her family, advisors, and foreign powers, including her cousin, Elizabeth I of England. The book also explores the events that led to Mary's imprisonment and eventual execution. Throughout the biography, Abbott provides historical context and analysis of the political and religious conflicts of the time, making the book a valuable resource for those interested in Tudor and Stuart history.1848. The story of the girl child who became Queen of Scots before she was even a year old. Contents: Mary�������s Childhood; Her Education in France; The Great Wedding; Misfortunes; Return to Scotland; Mary and Lord Darnley; Rizzio; Bothwell; The Fall of Bothwell; Loch Leven Castle; The Long Captivity; and The End. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
