Mary Queen of Scots in Captivity: A Narrative of Events from January, 1569 to December, 1584 (1880)

John Daniel Leader

Mary Queen of Scots in Captivity: A Narrative of Events from January, 1569 to December, 1584 (1880)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 October 2009
Pages
676
ISBN
9781120324542

Mary Queen of Scots in Captivity: A Narrative of Events from January, 1569 to December, 1584 (1880)

John Daniel Leader

Mary Queen of Scots in Captivity is a historical narrative written by John Daniel Leader in 1880. The book provides a detailed account of the events that took place during Mary's captivity from January 1569 to December 1584. Mary was imprisoned in various castles and manors throughout England for over 18 years, and this book chronicles her experiences during this time.The narrative is based on historical records and documents, including letters exchanged between Mary and her supporters, as well as accounts from her jailers and other contemporaries. The book covers various aspects of Mary's captivity, including her attempts to escape, her relationships with her jailers, and her ongoing political struggles.Leader's narrative also explores the broader political context of Mary's imprisonment, including the religious tensions between Catholics and Protestants, and the power struggles between the English and Scottish monarchies. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most controversial figures in British history, and sheds light on the turbulent political landscape of the Tudor era.Overall, Mary Queen of Scots in Captivity is a well-researched and engaging historical account that will appeal to anyone with an interest in British history or the Tudor era.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.

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