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A History Of The Life And Death Of John, Earl Of Gowrie, With Preliminary Dissertations

A History Of The Life And Death Of John, Earl Of Gowrie, With Preliminary Dissertations

James Scott

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
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Relaciones internacionales
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9789354418846
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One condemned man. One shaken crown. History turns on quiet moments. In this classic Scottish historical biography, James Scott revisits the enigmatic life and violent death of John, Earl of Gowrie, whose name is forever tied to the alleged Gowrie conspiracy in Scotland and the uneasy rule of James VI of Scotland. Moving between careful narration and searching analysis, Scott traces Gowrie’s lineage, education and rise, then explores the shadowed circumstances at Perth, Scotland - historical events that echoed through 16th and 17th century Scotland. Rooted in original records and framed by substantial preliminary dissertations, this early modern history book probes motive, power and fear at the heart of Stuart dynasty politics and British royal conspiracies.More than a straightforward Earl of Gowrie biography, it situates the controversy within wider Tudor and Stuart history, setting Scottish affairs against the ambitions of neighbouring crowns and churches. The blend of narrative and critique offers rich material for Scottish history students while remaining vivid and compelling for royal history enthusiasts drawn to intrigue, treason and the fragility of kingship. Its measured tone and meticulous argument give modern readers a direct glimpse of how the episode was interpreted not long after it shook Perth, Scotland.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, prized by readers of classic non-fiction and custodians of historical memory alike.

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