National Book Critics Circle Award finalist“A triumph . . . a masterpiece full of fire and tragedy.†— Amanda Foreman; author of GeorgianaIn the first full-scale biography of Mary Stuart in more than thirty years; John Guy creates an intimate and absorbing portrait of one of history’s greatest women; depicting her world and her place in the sweep of history with stunning immediacy. Bringing together all surviving documents and uncovering a trove of new sources for the first time; Guy dispels the popular image of Mary Queen of Scots as a romantic leading lady — achieving her ends through feminine wiles — and establishes her as the intellectual and political equal of Elizabeth I.Through Guy’s pioneering research and superbly readable prose; we come to see Mary as a skillful diplomat; maneuvering ingeniously among a dizzying array of factions that sought to control or dethrone her. Queen of Scots is an enthralling; myth-shattering look at a complex woman and ruler and her time.“The definitive biography . . . gripping . . . a pure pleasure to read.†— Washington Post Book World“Reads like Shakespearean drama; with all the delicious plotting and fresh writing to go with it.†— Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionJohn Guy is a fellow in history at Clare College; University of Cambridge; and the author of several books; including the best-selling textbook Tudor England.
#1375592 in Books Badgley Publishing Company 2013-07-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .61 x 6.00l; .80 #File Name: 0615845312268 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy AZjackGreat book0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy gary hartmanNo problems. Very fast shipping.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A good read; with well researched facts.By JakeA well written book; and the facts are researched very thoroughly. I enjoyed reading it very much. Love the history.
