The History of Mary Queen of Scots Volume 1 is a book written by F.A. Mignet in 1851. The book is a biography of Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scotland, who was also known as Mary Queen of Scots. The first volume covers Mary's life from her birth in 1542 until her return to Scotland in 1561. It details her childhood, her education in France, her marriage to Francis II of France, and her subsequent return to Scotland after her husband's death. The book also delves into the political and religious turmoil that surrounded Mary during her reign, including her conflicts with Elizabeth I of England and her eventual imprisonment and execution. Mignet's work is considered a classic in the field of historical biography and provides a detailed and engaging portrait of one of the most fascinating figures in Scottish history.In Two Volumes.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.