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David Rizzio & Mary Queen of Scots - Couverture souple

Tweedie, David

 
9780750943321: David Rizzio & Mary Queen of Scots
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0750943327 ISBN 13 : 9780750943321
Editeur : The History Press, 2007

Synopsis

David Rizzio came to Scotland from Italy in 1561. He quickly rose to power and became secretary to Queen Mary. He exerted considerable influence and was perceived to be a threat to English interests by Sir William Cecil. On the evening of the 9th March 1566 he was murdered by her jealous husband Lord Darnley and others.This is his story, excellently explored by David Tweedie, Oxford-educated and the descendent of two of Rizzio's murderers.

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À propos de l'auteur

David Tweedie was born in Malaysia. He grew up there as well as in Sydney, Crieff and Surrey. He read history at Oxford, lived in London and visited Edinburgh at every opportunity. Among his ancestors are two of Rizzio's murderers.

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Éditeur
The History Press
Date d'édition
2007
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0750943327
ISBN 13 
9780750943321
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
232
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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