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Mary Queen of Scots

By Stefan Zweig
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Mary Queen of Scots by Stefan Zweig is a captivating biography that delves into the tumultuous life of Mary Stuart, the young and tragic Queen of Scots. Zweig paints a vivid picture of her political struggles, relationships, and the dramatic events that shaped her destiny against the backdrop of 16th-century European power plays. The book provides an insightful exploration of her complex personality and the historical forces that led to her tragic end.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by dramatic tales of ambition, romance, and political intrigue, all set against the backdrop of 16th-century Europe. Stefan Zweig's in-depth exploration provides a compelling portrait of a complex, charismatic queen struggling to navigate the treacherous waters of monarchical power and personal relationships. If you enjoy richly detailed historical biographies that bring iconic figures to life, you'll find this narrative captivating.

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Mary Queen of Scots

Stefan Zweig's classic biography of one of British history's most fascinating figures, rereleased in a new edition to tie in with launch of the major new Hollywood film Mary Queen of Scots.

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From the moment of her birth to her death on the scaffold, Mary Stuart spent her life embroiled in power struggles that shook the foundations of Renaissance Europe. Revered by some as the rightful Queen of England, reviled by others as a murderous adulteress, her long and fascinating rivalry with her cousin Elizabeth I led ultimately to her downfall.

Zweig, one of the most popular writers of the twentieth century, brings Mary to life and turns her tale into a story of passion and plotting as gripping as any novel.

Mary Queen of Scots captures the eternal struggle for power and identity, painting a vivid picture of a woman whose life was as tumultuous as it was tragic.

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Mary Queen of Scots by Stefan Zweig is praised for its readability and sweeping narrative, characteristics that made Zweig immensely popular in the early twentieth century. His portrayal of historical figures, including Mary Stuart, combines empathetic analysis with a deep understanding of their complexities and imperfections. Zweig's work is recognised for its cultural significance and remains a testament to his mastery in historical biography and memoir writing.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782275459

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 December 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Press

Contributors:

  • Translated by Eden Paul
  • Translated by Cedar Paul

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 448

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Biography & Memoir Featured Non-Fiction Political Biographies Royalty & Religion Biographies Stefan Zweig

About the Author

Stefan Zweig was born in 1881 in Vienna, a member of a wealthy Austrian-Jewish family. He studied in Berlin and Vienna and was first known as a translator and later as a biographer. Zweig travelled widely, living in Salzburg between the wars, and enjoying literary fame. His stories and novellas were collected in 1934. In the same year, with the rise of Nazism, he briefly moved to London, taking British citizenship. After a short period in New York, he settled in Brazil where in 1942 he and his wife were found dead in bed in an apparent double suicide.

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