Mary Queen of Scots by Jacob Abbott
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| Author | Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879 |
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| Title |
Mary Queen of Scots Makers of History |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Mary Queen of Scots" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life of Mary Stuart, who became Queen of Scotland shortly after her birth and later navigated the complex political landscape between Protestant England and Catholic France. It seeks to provide readers, particularly younger audiences, with an engaging overview of Mary's life, touching on themes of power struggles, personal losses, and political intrigue in a tumultuous era. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces Mary as a child born into a kingdom rife with conflict, following her father's death in battle. The opening chapter details her early life in Linlithgow Palace and the circumstances of her coronation as the Queen of Scotland at just a few days old. Jacob Abbott outlines the political dynamics at play, highlighting the tension between Protestant and Catholic factions during her upbringing, and describes how her mother intended to act as regent. As Mary grows, the author hints at her eventual journey to France for education and marriage, setting the stage for the unfolding drama around her life and reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28283 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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