Scottish queens, 1034-1714
(Book)

"The queens and consorts who shaped a nation" -- Cover.

"First published in 2003 by Tuckwell Press" -- Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"The lives of the Scottish queens--both those who ruled in their own right and those who were consorts--have largely been neglected in conventional history books. In this book, Rosalind K. Marshall redresses the balance to shed fascinating light on a group of women who all found themselves at the helm of a kingdom. In doing so she challenges many assumptions. Was Lady Macbeth really the wicked woman as depicted by Shakespeare? Was Margaret of Scotland (later St Margaret) really a demure and obedient wife? Why did Margaret Logie exercise such an influence over her husband, David II? And have we underestimated James VI's consort, Anne of Denmark, frequently written off as a stupid and wilful woman? These are just a few of the questions addressed in this entertaining and impeccably researched book." -- Back cover.