The Indictment of Mary Queen of Scots
As Derived from a Manuscript in the University Library at Cambridge, Hitherto Unpublished

First published in 1923, this book presents a study of the manuscript of George Buchanan's indictment of Mary Queen of Scots.

R. H. Mahon (Author)

9781107694248, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 17 April 2014

64 pages
21.6 x 14 x 0.3 cm, 0.1 kg

First published in 1923, this book presents a study of the Cambridge University Library manuscript of George Buchanan's indictment of Mary Queen of Scots, together with the complete text of the indictment and editorial notes. The text of the manuscript is reproduced in accordance with the language of the original, with some minor grammatical changes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in British history and Mary Queen of Scots.

The argument: 1. The emergence of the libel
2. The Earl of Lennox' connection with the indictment
3. Buchanan's indictment
4. The book of articles
5. The date of the writings
6. The publication of the libel
Buchanan's indictment
Note on the text of the manuscript.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]