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Tweedie, David

 
9780750943321: David Rizzio & Mary Queen of Scots: Murder at Holyrood
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ISBN 10: 0750943327 ISBN 13: 9780750943321
Casa editrice: The History Press, 2007

Sinossi

David Rizzio came to Scotland from Italy in 1561. He quickly rose to power and became secretary to Queen Mary. He exerted considerable influence and was perceived to be a threat to English interests by Sir William Cecil. On the evening of the 9th March 1566 he was murdered by her jealous husband Lord Darnley and others.This is his story, excellently explored by David Tweedie, Oxford-educated and the descendent of two of Rizzio's murderers.

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Informazioni sull'autore

David Tweedie was born in Malaysia. He grew up there as well as in Sydney, Crieff and Surrey. He read history at Oxford, lived in London and visited Edinburgh at every opportunity. Among his ancestors are two of Rizzio's murderers.

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Editore
The History Press
Data di pubblicazione
2007
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0750943327
ISBN 13 
9780750943321
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero di pagine
232
Contatto del produttore
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Persona responsabile
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