Publisher's Synopsis
An Appendix to the History of Scotland is a book written by George Buchanan, a Scottish historian, and scholar. The book was first published in 1721 and contains two major works. The first work is a detailed account of the actions of Mary Queen of Scots concerning the murder of her husband and her subsequent marriage with the Earl Bothwel. The second work is De Jure Regni Apud Scotos, which is a treatise on the principles of government in Scotland. The first work is a critical analysis of the actions of Mary Queen of Scots, who was one of the most controversial figures in Scottish history. Buchanan provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the murder of Mary's husband, Lord Darnley, and the subsequent marriage with the Earl Bothwel. He also examines the evidence against Mary and argues that she was complicit in the murder of her husband. The work is considered to be one of the most important historical documents on the subject of Mary Queen of Scots.The second work, De Jure Regni Apud Scotos, is a treatise on the principles of government in Scotland. Buchanan argues that the power of the monarch is limited by the law and that the people have the right to resist tyrannical rulers. He also discusses the role of the church in Scottish politics and the importance of education in maintaining a just society. Overall, An Appendix to the History of Scotland is an important work of Scottish history and political philosophy. It provides valuable insights into the controversial reign of Mary Queen of Scots and the principles of government in Scotland during the early modern period.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.
