The Successors of Mary the First

By Elizabeth Stuart Phelps and E Stuart 1844-1911 Phelps

Book Overview

""The Successors of Mary the First"" is a historical book written by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. The book tells the story of the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Mary Queen of Scots, who were the successors of Mary the First, the first queen to rule England in her own right. The book explores the political and religious tensions of the time, including the conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism, and the struggle for power between the two queens. Phelps provides a detailed account of the events leading up to Mary Queen of Scots' execution and examines the impact that both queens had on the course of English history. The book is a fascinating and insightful look into a pivotal period in English history and the two women who shaped it.1901. Phelps was the author of fifty-seven volumes of fiction, poetry and essays. Contents: Mary; The Long Young Man; Mary the Fourth; Edda; The Non-Intelligence Office; Without Encumbrance; The Ascent of Lottchen; Her Abdication; with Consequences; Miss Highwater; and Hazel Blossoms; One Hundred and Ninety Women; The Atheist, and She; The Twin Heiresses; Kathia Maiden; and Sweet Home.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162785675
• ISBN13: 9781162785677
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"