Welcome back. Don't bother, 'cause you're going to die childless and her son is going to take over your throne, thus ensuring the survival of her line--not yours--for at least thirteen generations. Please try your request again later. History is more than a suite of squirmishes between people who do not like each other, isn't it? Everyone should know the history of those who came before us. There were times reading this book that I felt so emotionally attached to the titular figure that I was left, as the front of the book predicts, very moved. My mum’s favourite book of her early 20s, one that affected her so powerfully she can still quote scenes from it today – so of course when it showed up on a Kindle 99p deal of the day to tie in with the recent film release I was all over it. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. While Guy's biography is very good, his clear sympathies with Mary Stuart come through in every incident. Start by marking “Mary Queen of Scots” as Want to Read: Error rating book. A very interesting story of a tragic figure in history. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. I hesitate recommending this book because the writing is often dull and the author has an annoying habit of placing latin and french quotes without a translation. Though I did find a woman much different that 'Reign's lead heroine, I met an historical figure that will forever entrance, and enchant, me. Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2018. Mary Q of S!! I arrived at page 691, on my third day of reading at 1.30 a.m., having been unable to put the volume down for the final three or four hours. Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2009, I read this book over 20 yrs ago & loved it than as I do now. I bought a second hand copy of the original hardback, with dust jacket for less than a fiver and it’s a real brick of a book. A very moving read. by Delta. But I … Mary, so regal- and Antonia on the back cover, so equally regal and so sexy. intrigue! Mary Queen of Scots (1969) is a biography of Mary, Queen of Scots, by Antonia Fraser. Mary goes to Scotland where she marries a rake who murders one of Mary's courtiers before her eyes while she is pregnant with her son the future James I. i don't know what everyone else is reading, but if you're interested in the subject, start with Fraser's book. Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features. Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2019. A 40th-anniversary edition of the book was published in 2009. This page works best with JavaScript. It was such a leap from what the World Book Encyclopedia had to offer. i don't know how that constitutes a long book. But she was invariably regarded as fascinating. Great quality! A real nice addition to my book collection. There's a problem loading this menu right now. I initially purchased this book because I have been a fan of the series 'Reign', a fictionalized portrayal of Mary, and really wanted to see how the show matched up to history (despite the naysayers, a lot of it is true, but that's a different story). Historically accurate and it is beautiful on my bookshelf. Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2019. There must be some rhyme and reason for all that, and it is the role of the author to show the historical subtext of the action. it's a fascinating tale of the very traumatic and sad life of this woman. explosions! You can still see all customer reviews for the product. So thoroughly researched and well written. that has to be a different book because Antonia Fraser is incredibly sympathetic to Mary and details at great length how she could NOT have been an adulterer with Bothwell, how she could NOT have known about the plot against Darnley, how the Casket letters were forged, and how she faced her death with great courage and dignity. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. i found it very moving and want to learn more about this period in history. I did not know very much Scottish history and it presented an intriguing background for me causing a,need to know more!! Mary Queen of Scots (Tie-In): The True Life of Mary Stuart, My Heart Is My Own : The Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Elizabeth and Mary: Cousins, Rivals, Queens, “A book that will leave few readers unmoved.”, Since 1969 Antonia Fraser has written many acclaimed historical works which have been international bestsellers and is the recipient of many literary awards, including the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. From about page twenty onwards (it took a little while to get me into the swing of things) I was riveted. Possibly the best biography of our tragic queen, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2014, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2019. As it was, she was poorly guided, both by her supposed allies and by her own unregulated desires. She was awarded the Norton Medlicott Medal by the Historical Association in 2000. Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2013. Twice a Queen, first of France than of Scotland. Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2018. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. my copy is 555 pages long, not including the casket letters. Alas, I have a few issues with the book. The author is clearly very sympathetic to her cause but the objectivity of the account doesn't suffer for it in my opinion, although I admit I am also on Mary's side. Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2017. I am having to stop reading in order to look up the phrase so I can understand what the author is trying to convey about the person, atmosphere or surroundings. Her first husband died soon after becoming king. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. I'm curious as to why. 1969 - that sounds about right. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This book focuses on many specific parts of her life, hands...eyes...handywork ect. Beautiful, athletic, pampered, intelligent, naive and a magnet for misfortune. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. It was such a leap from what the World Book Encyclopedia had to offer. anyone else find this a bit dry?? Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Rich in detail, facts, and very well researched, I totally immersed myself in the book and enjoyed it. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five is that the author frequently quotes French letters and poems and such without providing a translation until the end of the chapter. OMG: does this book get a bit more..user friendly as we go? Antonia Fraser was made DBE in 2011 for her services to literature. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. She had nothing to lose by the time of the Babington Plot and was basically honeytrapped.

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