John Guy

Winner of the Whitbread Biography Award For centuries, Mary, Queen of Scots has been a figure of scholarly debate. Where many have portrayed her as the weak woman to Elizabeth's rational leader, John Guy reassesses the young queen, finding her far more politically shrewd than previously believed. Crowned Queen of Scotland at nine months old, Queen of France by age sixteen and widowed the following year, Guy paints Mary as a commanding and savvy queen...

An ageing queen, an heirless state, conspiracy all round: here is the court of Elizabeth I as never known before. History has pictured Elizabeth I as Gloriana, an icon of strength and power. But the reality, especially during her later years, was not so simple. In 1583 Elizabeth is 50 years old, past childbearing, but her greatest challenges are still to come: the Spanish Armada; the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots; relentless plotting among her...

Each title in this series explores the key information required by the National Curriculum for the study of the subject. Information packed, the dip-in dip-out text that is levelled to reading age eight years, is supported by contemporary photographic imagery.

Each title in this series explores the key information required by the National Curriculum for the study of the subject. Information packed, the dip-in dip-out text that is levelled to reading age eight years, is supported by contemporary photographic imagery.