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The epigram of the Duchess of Burgundy, that the times are happy when women rule because then men direct the policy, holds good only in the case of Elisabeth, paradoxically the most imperious and self willed of the five. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Mary about 1579 .. .. Frontispiece Given by her to Thomas A ndiewes, Sheriff of Northamptonshire, from whose descendants it passed into the possession of Messrs Shepherd Bros., by whose permission it is here engraved. Jamks V. AND Mary of Guise .3 In the Collection of the Duke of Devonshire. Fom a Photograph by Bir Frans HanfstaengL Thr Court of Liklithgow Palacb 7F hm a Photograph by Messrs Valentine ft Sons. The Convent on the Lake of Monteith .10 Ftam a Photograph by Messrs Valentine ft Sons. Mary of Guise .... ii Fhmi the Drawing by Janet. Mary at Nine Years Old .... 13 In the Collection of the Due d Aumale at Chantilly. By permission of Messrs Goapa ft Co. Diane de Poictiers 14 The Daothin ... 15 Fhim a Drawing in the Bibliothue Nationale. The Cardinal of Lorraine .18 Francis of Lorraine, Duke of Guise .ao Fhim a Drawing by Dumonstier
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Mahy at Fotheringay .... Frontispiece Given by her to Thomas A ndrewes, Sheriff of Northamptonshire from whose descendants it passed into the possession of Messrs Shepherd Bros., by whose permission it is here engraved. James V. and Mary of Guise .... 3I nthe Collection of the Duke of Devonshire. From a Photograph by Mr Franz Hanfstaengl. The Court of Linlithgow Palace ... 7F rom a Photograph by Messrs Valentine Sons. The Convent on the Lake of Monteith 10 From a Photograph by Messrs Valentine Sons. Mary of Guise .11 From the Drawing by Janet. Mary at the A ge of Fourteen .. ..13 In the Collection of the Due d Aumale at Chantilly. By permission of Messrs Goupil Co. Diane de Poictiers .. ..14 The Dauphin 5F rom a Drawing in the Bibliothue Nationale. The Cardinal of Lorraine .18 Francis of Lorraine, Duke of Guise .. .20 From a Drawing by Dumoustier
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Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book captivates us with the impactful life of Mary, Queen of Scots: a queen thrice over, of France, Scotland, and England. The author, an expert in the era, delves into the life of a woman caught in a web of love, betrayal, and political intrigue. Mary's journey is presented against the backdrop of a tumultuous time for Scotland, France, and England. As Scotland's heir, a pawn in her family's grand ambitions, she became a queen at sixteen, lost her husband a year later, and faced constant threats to her throne. Her choices were often limited, but she ruled with wisdom, courage, and a keen sense of justice. Despite a tragic end, Mary remains an enduring icon of strength and resilience. The author uses the latest research to separate fact from myth, revealing a woman more complex and admirable than the legendary temptress of history. This book offers a rich and nuanced understanding of Mary's life and the era she inhabited. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331441311_0
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