The Tragedy of Kirk O'Field

Originally published in 1930, this book presents an account of the 1567 events at Kirk o' Field which led to the murder of Lord Darnley.

Major-General R. H. Mahon (Author)

9781316613177, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 2 June 2016

310 pages
21.7 x 14 x 2 cm, 0.43 kg

Originally published in 1930, this book presents an account of the 1567 events at Kirk o' Field which led to the murder of Lord Darnley and the subsequent incrimination of his wife, Mary, Queen of Scots. The author puts forward a view based around Mary's innocence, analysing 'sources of information in France, Germany, and Italy, of which little use had previously been made'. Illustrative figures are included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on the events at Kirk o' Field and sixteenth-century British history.

Prefatory note
Introductory
Works referred to in the text
Part I: 1. A reconstruction of the scene of the tragedy
2. The physical impossibilities of the accepted narratives
3. The rationale of the plot
Part II: 4. Cause
Index.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]