Bibliograph

The royal Stuarts, a history of the family that shaped Britain, Allan Massie

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The royal Stuarts, a history of the family that shaped Britain, Allan Massie

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [331]-353) and index

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

genealogical tables

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The royal Stuarts

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

767881174

Responsibility statement

Allan Massie

Sub title

a history of the family that shaped Britain

Summary

In this fascinating and intimate portrait of the Stuarts, author Allan Massie takes us deep into one of history<U+2019>s bloodiest and most tumultuous reigns. Exploring the family's lineage from the first Stuart king to the last, The Royal Stuarts is a panoramic history of the family that acted as a major player in the Scottish Wars of Independence, the Union of the Crowns, the English Civil War, the Restoration, and more. Drawing on the accounts of historians past and present, novels, and plays, this is the complete story of the Stuart family, documenting their path from the salt marshes of Brittany to the thrones of Scotland and England and eventually to exile. The Royal Stuarts brings to life figures like Mary, Queens of Scots, Charles I, and Bonnie Prince Charlie, uncovering a family of strong affections and fierce rivalries. Told with panache, this is the gripping true story of backstabbing, betrayal, and ambition gone awry

Table Of Contents

The Stewards: origins in legend and history -- Robert II (1371-90): the first Stewart king -- Robert III (1390-1406): a troubled reign -- James I (1406-37): the poet-king -- James II (1437-60): a quick-tempered king -- James III (1460-88): a study in failure -- James IV (1488-1513): the flower of the Scottish Renaissance -- James V (1513-42): people's king or tyrant? -- Mary (1542-67): Scotland's tragic queen -- James VI and I (1567-1625): the king as survivor -- Charles I (1625-49): the martyr king -- The interregnum and the scattered family (1649-60) -- Charles II (1649-85): a merry and cynical monarch -- James VII and II (1685-88): author of his own tragedy -- William III (1689-1702) and Mary II (1689-94): revolution settlement and Dutch rule -- Anne (1702--14): end of an old song -- James VIII and III: Jacobites

Target audience

adult

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