Scottish Queens, 1034-1714: The Queens and Consorts Who Shaped the Nation

· Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Ruth Urquhart
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An "enlightening and fascinating" exploration of Scotland's royal women, from Lady Macbeth to Mary Queen of Scots and beyond (Booklist). The lives of the Scottish queens, both those who ruled in their own right and the consorts, have largely been neglected in conventional history books. One of the earliest known Scottish queens was none other than the notorious Lady Macbeth. Was she really the wicked woman depicted in Shakespeare's famous play? Was St. Margaret a demure and obedient wife? Why did Margaret Logie exercise such an influence over her husband, David II, and have we underestimated James VI's consort, Anne of Denmark, frequently written off as a stupid and willful woman? Rosalind K. Marshall delves into these questions and more in this entertaining, impeccably researched book.

About the author

Dr. Rosalind K. Marshall has written seventeen books and over 150 historical articles, including biographies of Mary, Queen of Scots, John Knox, and a history of St. Giles' Cathedral. For a number of years she combined her writing career with her position as historian at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

Ruth Urquhart trained at East 15 Acting School and has spent the last twenty years working as an actor in theater, film, TV, and education. Ruth is an Audible Approved Producer and has narrated over 100 titles. She lives in Yorkshire, England, with her partner, two children, and an array of animals.

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