David Rizzio and Mary Queen of Scots : murder at Holyrood
Tweedie, David2007
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On the evening of 9 March 1566 a raiding party forced their way into the palace of Holyroodhouse and stabbed Italian secretary David Rizzio to death while he was at supper with Mary, Queen of Scots. This text explores one of the most shocking events in Mary's colourful reign.
Main title:
David Rizzio and Mary Queen of Scots : murder at Holyrood / David Tweedie.
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Edition:
Rev. ed.
Imprint:
Stroud : Sutton, 2007.
Collation:
vii, 216 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Previous ed.: 2006.Includes index.Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-207) and index.
ISBN:
9780750943321 (pbk)0750943327 (pbk)
Dewey class:
941.1'05'092920.RIC941.105941.05941.105092
Language:
English
Subject:
Riccio, David, 1533?-1566Riccio, David, 1533?-1566 -- AssassinationMary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587 -- Friends and associatesFavorites, Royal -- Scotland -- BiographyScotland -- Court and courtiers -- BiographyScotland -- History -- Mary Stuart, 1542-1567Mary, Queen Of Scots -- BiographyScotland -- History -- Mary, Queen Of Scots
BRN:
68643
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