![]() ![]() ![]() It was obviously very well-researched and must have taken years to collect all the research and write. These power struggles also led to some of Mary’s stupidest mistakes like marrying Bothwell and getting involved in rebellions in England to overthrow Elizabeth. The struggle with Elizabeth and succession to the English throne. Power struggles are central to Mary’s life, power in France with Catherine de Medici, with her husbands – Francis II, Darnley, and Bothwell – and trying to get power in England. ![]() Mary was a Queen effectively from birth and juxtaposed against Elizabeth who never really expected to become Queen, they have two very different lives and perspectives on queenship. It feels dry but it was interesting to see Mary from the Scottish point of view, where I’m so used to reading about Mary from the perspective of Elizabeth I. It was a scandalous and intriguing life and well worth such a long biography. It was interesting to read about Mary’s earlier life in France, and her marriage to Darnley. My previous experience with Mary Queen of Scots was in her relationship with Elizabeth I of England and her struggle for release in England and her execution. It doesn’t seem to flow, and you do need to concentrate in order to take it all in and digest the sheer volume of information. ![]() I think that this biography of Mary Queen of Scots is really detailed and interesting, but it is quite difficult to read in places. ![]()
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