Publisher's Synopsis
The Essays of Shirley V2 is a collection of historical and biographical essays written by Shirley, a pseudonym for James Shirley Carter. The essays cover a range of topics, including Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scots, and her defense by John Skelton. Skelton was an English poet and tutor to King Henry VIII, and his defense of Mary Stuart is considered a notable work. The book also includes essays on other historical figures, such as Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh. This second volume of Shirley's essays is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Tudor and Stuart history and biography.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.
