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Mary Queen Of Scots

By Lady Antonia Fraser
Series: Women in History
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Mary Queen Of Scots by Lady Antonia Fraser is a comprehensive biography that traces the life of Mary Stuart, from her early years in the French court to her tumultuous rule as Queen of Scotland. The book delves into her political struggles, personal tragedies, and dramatic downfall, providing insight into her complex character and the turbulent times she lived in. It presents a detailed exploration of her attempts to maintain power amid shifting alliances and explores her legacy as one of history's most fascinating monarchs.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by historical tales of power, politics, and complex personal stories. With a detailed narrative, it delves into the dramatic life of one of history's most intriguing queens and the turbulent times in which she lived. Perfect for readers who appreciate meticulously researched biographies and the exploration of captivating historical figures.

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Mary Queen Of Scots

Antonia Fraser's bestselling biography of one of the most romantic and controversial figures in British history.

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Ground-breaking ... One of the greatest international bestsellers of the post-war period Andrew Roberts, Daily Telegraph

Reads like an engrossing novel Sunday Times

An infant queen. A teenage widow. Beautiful, flamboyant Mary Queen of Scots had a formidable intellect but her political sense — formed at the absolute court of France — plunged her country into a maelstrom of intrigue, marriage, and murder. Upon fleeing to England, she was held captive by her cousin Elizabeth I.

In this classic biography, reissued for the fiftieth anniversary of its publication, acclaimed historian Antonia Fraser relates the enthralling story of Mary's life and untimely end.

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Mary Queen Of Scots by Lady Antonia Fraser is praised for its moving narrative and scholarly approach, providing insight and balance to Mary's story. The book is described as lucid, authoritative, and compassionate, with a fine balance of sympathy and objectivity. Readers find it an engrossing read, akin to a meticulously crafted novel.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474610919

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 December 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Illustration: Family trees and 3x8pp plate sections

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 130.0mm

Weight: 620g

Pages: 800

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Biography & Memoir Lady Antonia Fraser Non-Fiction Royalty & Religion Biographies Series: Women in History

About the Author

Antonia Fraser is the author of many widely acclaimed historical works which have been international bestsellers. She was awarded the Medlicott Medal by the Historical Association in 2000 and was made a DBE in 2011 for services to literature.

Her previous books include Mary Queen of Scots, King Charles II, The Weaker Vessel: Woman's Lot in Seventeenth-Century England, which won the Wolfson History Prize, Marie Antoinette: The Journey, Perilous Question: The Drama of the Great Reform Bill 1832 and The King and the Catholics: The Fight for Rights 1829. Must You Go?, a memoir of her life with Harold Pinter, was published in 2010, and My History: A Memoir of Growing Up in 2015. She lives in London.

Visit Antonia Fraser's website at www.antoniafraser.com

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