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The Royal Stuarts: A History Of The Family That Shaped Britain (2011)

by Allan Massie(Favorite Author)

3.52 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0312581750 (ISBN13: 9780312581756)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Thomas Dunne Books

review 1: A decent overview the the Stewart dynasty from its earliest beginnings in Scotland to the death of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his brother. I didn't always agree with his readings of character (he has a romantic view of Mary Queen of Scots)and I'm a bit dubious about his citing Macaulay, Scott and Stevenson as sources, but on the other hand he doesn't claim to be writing a scholarly work. And he did pique my interest in reading more Scott.
review 2: If you have Scottish ancestors, you really ought to read this well written account of the royal family of Scotland that ended up ruling England, then lost the throne because of their religious belief, mostly. From Mary Queen of Scots to Bonny Prince Charlie, the Stuarts were fascinatingly arrogant, intelligent, go... moreod looking and somewhat self destructive. Their history reveals interesting details of this crucial time in English history. less

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