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James Melville, ed. Gordon Donaldson.
The Memoirs of Sir James Melville of Halhill, Containing an impartial Account of the most remarkable Affairs of State during the Sixteenth Century, not mentioned by other Historians: more particularly relating to the Kingdoms of England and Scotland, under the Reigns of Queen Elizabeth, Mary, Queen of Scots, and King James. In most of which Transactions the Author was Personally and Publicly concerned.
London: Folio Society, 1969.
[No ISBN].
Hardback, stitch bound.
Printed by W&J Mackay, Chatham; illustrations printed by Jarrold, Norwich.
158x251x18mm.
184pp plus 9 full colour illustrations.
English (with modernised text).
No slipcase or dustjacket; boards rather rubbed, and somewhat faded at the edges and spine, otherwise generally good condition.This item £5.00
534g.
Contents: Melville at the court of Queen Elizabeth; Mary, Darnley & Riccio; Mary & Bothwell; Regency of Moray; Civil war in Scotland; Intrigues around the young King James; Ascendancy of Arran; Marriage of James VI; The Earl of Bothwell & the witches.
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