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The Rest Is HistoryJuly 23, 2025

585. Mary, Queen of Scots: The Royal Rivals (Part 2)

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What was life like in the glittering French court, for the young and newly married Mary Queen of Scots? What momentous destiny was her formidable mother, Mary of Guise, planning for her? How did Mary become, in 1559, not only the queen of Scotland, but also of France, and - according to her Catholic French supporters - the queen of England? What would Mary do when unexpectedly widowed in a distant court of vipers? And, what did her cousin, the famous Protestant English Queen, Elizabeth I, make of this young, charming, Scottish pretender to her throne...? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss Mary Queen of Scots; her rise to the throne of France, and her burgeoning rivalry with Elizabeth I. The Rest Is History Club: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to full series and live show tickets, ad-free listening, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members’ chatroom on Discord. Just head to therestishistory.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestishistory. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude
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Lady Antonia's biography

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Mallory Towers

“The mention of Mallory Towers is used to describe the fun and charming nature of the accounts of Mary Queen of Scots and her friends.”

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The First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women
John Knox

“The excerpt discusses a famous pamphlet by John Knox, which critiques the rule of women, specifically targeting Mary Tudor and Mary of Guise.”

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The Origins of the Scottish Reformation
Alec Ryrie

“Alec Ryrie, the great historian of British Protestantism, describes the two years of transformation in Scotland as one of the most extraordinary national transformations in European history.”

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Your Wish Is Your Command

“The excerpt discusses 'Your Wish Is Your Command' as the greatest success book of all time, highlighting its impact on personal finance and the law of attraction.”

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