Bøger af Patrick Ruthven Ruthven

This book is a sensational and controversial firsthand narrative of one of the most notorious events in Scottish history, the murder of David Rizzio, the Italian secretary of Mary Queen of Scots, in 1566. The author, Lord Ruthven, was one of the conspirators involved in the assassination, and his account provides a chilling insight into the motives, methods, and aftermath of the crime. The book also includes an epilogue in which Lord Ruthven recounts his role in the Jacobite uprising of 1745. This is a gripping and macabre tale of intrigue, passion, and betrayal.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Murder of Rizzio is a historical book written by Patrick Ruthven in 1890. The book recounts the events surrounding the assassination of David Rizzio, a close confidant of Mary, Queen of Scots. Rizzio was murdered in front of the queen by a group of Scottish lords in 1566. The author provides a detailed account of the political and social climate of Scotland during the 16th century and the factors that led to the assassination. Ruthven also examines the aftermath of the murder and its impact on the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots. The book is a fascinating exploration of one of the most notorious events in Scottish history and provides insight into the complex relationships between the ruling classes of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.