Who was the Man in the Iron Mask? And Other Historical Mysteries (Penquin Classic History)
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Book Description
Who was Elizabeth I's true father? Did Buckingham poison James I? And who was the Man in the Iron Mask?
These and a host of other tantalizing age-old mysteries that have caused speculation and scandal through the centuries are explored in this intriguing book. Using techniques of modern detection, Hugh Ross Williamson re-evaluates the evidence, examines character and motive, and uses the known facts of the cases to come up with solutions both intriguing and controversial. Shattering myths and propaganda, he exposes a grisly array of murder, lies, intrigue, and conspiracies. Discover the political frame-up surrounding the Gunpowder Plot, the secret identity of Charles I's executioner, Elizabeth I's involvement in the murder of her lover's wife, and much more.
About the Author
Hugh Ross Williamson (1901-1978) was a prolific author of works of history and fiction. His best-known books include The Gunpowder Plot, a biography of John Harmpden; Kind Kit, an informal biography of Christopher Marlowe; and The Poetry of T. S. Eliot.
Who was the Man in the Iron Mask? And Other Historical Mysteries (Penquin Classic History),Hugh Ross Williamson,Penguin Classics,0141390972,Anecdotes,Europe - Great Britain - General,Great Britain,History,History - General History,History: World,Miscellanea,World - General,History / General,Modern period, c 1500 onwards,United Kingdom, Great Britain,World history,c 1000 CE to c 1500
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