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“The Murder Of Rizzio” offers a gripping, first-hand account of one of the most infamous events in Scottish history. Written from the perspective of Lord Ruthven, a key participant in the assassination of David Rizzio, private secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots, this book provides a unique and controversial insight into the political intrigues and personal animosities that fueled the deadly plot. Ruthven's narrative details the events leading up to the murder, the planning involved, and the dramatic execution itself. It sheds light on the motivations of the conspirators, their fears regarding Rizzio's influence over the Queen, and their broader concerns about the direction of the Scottish monarchy. This historical document allows readers to step back in time and experience the tension and uncertainty of a pivotal moment in Scottish history. This edition makes available a rare and valuable historical document, perfect for anyone interested in the history of Scotland, the reign of Mary Queen of Scots, or the true crime stories of the Renaissance era. It provides a perspective on the events surrounding Rizzio's murder, contributing to a richer understanding of this complex period. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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