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David Tweedie
David Rizzio and Mary Queen of Scots
Murder at Holyrood

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Explores one of the most shocking events of Mary's reign.David Rizzio rose to power in the court of Mary, Queen of Scots. He was her secretary, chief minister and the architect of her plan to avoid Scotland turning into a Calvinist republic. This book explains how Rizzio enraged the Scots lords so much so that they plotted his murder.

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Limba Engleză ● Format EPUB ● Pagini 256 ● ISBN 9780752470818 ● Mărime fișier 0.3 MB ● Editura The History Press ● Oraș London ● Țară GB ● Publicat 2011 ● Descărcabil 24 luni ● Valută EUR ● ID 2341573 ● Protecție împotriva copiilor DRM social

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