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Publisher:
Harper Audio |
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ISBN:
0-06-058644-3 |
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Format
Reviewed: Harper Audio [6 hours / 5 CDs] |
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Genre:
Nonfiction / History (British) |
Reviewed:
2004 |
Reviewer:
Carisa Weeaks |
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Mary,
Queen of Scots
The True
Life of Mary Stuart
By John Guy
Mary Stuart
was born to King James V of Scotland on December 8, 1542 and at
6 days old, became Queen of Scotland. In this 6-hour biography of
the beloved Queen of Scots, Guy reveals the real story behind the
legend that inspired the nursery rhyme “Mary, Mary, quite
contrary.” Covering everything from her childhood, her marriage
at 15 to the 14-year-old Dauphin of France, Francis. It tells of
the attempts by the lords of Scotland to take control away from
Mary and her French family, her real relationship with Queen Elizabeth
I of England, who had taken the throne even though, by the laws
of Catholic inheritance, Mary should have been made queen of England
as well, and her struggle to keep her grip on her country, her title,
and her head.
This is an
incredible look at one of the most well known queens in Scottish/English
history. I’ve always been interested in the complete story
behind her relationship with Queen Elizabeth, and with this audio
book, Guy gives a heart stopping, eye-widening account of one of
the fairest queens to ever grace a throne. He also has a detailed
list throughout the story of every ruler who had a hand in Mary’s
rise and eventual and unfortunate demise. I definitely recommend
this book to anyone who is interested in the history of two of the
oldest monarchies in Western Europe.
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