587. Mary, Queen of Scots: Murder Most Foul (Part 4)
July 30, 2025
Description
Why did Mary Queen of Scots’ second marriage to the volatile Lord Darnley threaten to send Scotland into civil war? In what way did she essentially declare war upon her powerful cousin, Elizabeth...
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Books Referenced
My Heart Is My Own: The Life of Mary Queen of Scots
Author: John Guy
Context:
John Guy is quoted describing the aftermath of Rizzio's murder and Morton as 'the most villainous of the Scottish lords.'
Protestants
Author: Alec Ryrie
Context:
Alec Ryrie is quoted describing Darnley as having 'proved to be more arrogant, inconstant, short-sighted, petulant, and incompetent than any other British politician of the 16th century, excepting only those who were actually insane.'