@ScrutinEye Right up there with

James VI finished last night 👏👏👏👏@ScrutinEye loved it. Now I’m looking forward to Charles Mark Turnbull Author

@ScrutinEye has Essex’s number. This is the most succinct and spot-on analysis of Robert Devereux that I have read.

I’d also like to add that I am only 110 pages into his truly excellent and brilliantly balanced Essex and Elizabeth and I’ve already got 102 highlights.

At last, I’ve updated my website. 🎉 Feel free to check out this article: “Mary King of Scots”.

How did Mary dress, marry and try to govern Scotland as a man? Why did her “kingship” fail? Why don’t we talk about her performing gender?

Enjoy!👇🏼

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Not a great one for the Boxing Day sales, but I did buy the book I wanted from @ScrutinEye with the book voucher I recieved. Very much looking forward to finally reading this.

Not shocked she didn’t thank Mary though and (similar to Elizabeth) Mary didn’t finally name her firm successor until almost the last second. Until then, Mary made it clear she did not want Elizabeth to succeed, seeking avenues to try and prevent it.

Keeping good company @ScrutinEye. The Wisest Fool's first citation? amazon.co.uk/History-Scotla…

Wonderful visit to The Queen’s House - #maryqueenofscots daughter-in-law - today - welcoming staff, stunning surroundings and iconic portraits! Royal Museums Greenwich @ScrutinEye

Oh, the 1520s. In December 1522, Erasmus wrote to Bishop Fisher, saying he was

“much troubled by a cough and the stone; still more by the incessant attacks made upon him by dunces.”

Even when sickly he could be savage.

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Finally have a physical copy of this masterpiece. These past six months has been a deep dive into the life of this fascinating monarch. Thank you @ScrutinEye for this great gift and for rehabilitating James’ reputation:)

Santa knew what I wanted! Dr James Taffe “Christmas with the Tudors” and @ScrutinEye “The Wisest Fool.” 📚

In December 1612, most at court were looking ahead to Princess Elizabeth’s marriage to the Elector Palatine.

Unfortunately, “Sir Thomas Lake, at the affiancing, translated the service into French so badly as to excite laughter”.

Comme c'est gênant!

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For those of you who have not yet enjoyed @ScrutinEye The Wisest Fool, we suggest you should do so soon! Here is our review bit.ly/3tvLsA9

Just for you, Steven...😉
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We're delighted to have a fascinating Guest Article from @ScrutinEye examining the truth behind myths about James VI and I. Enjoy! bit.ly/45fpor5

#Historicalfiction #Friday with: Paul Fraser Collard Giles Kristian Kate Quinn Sophie Perinot Matthew Lewis Justin Hill - Author K.M.Ashman @ScrutinEye Yarde Book Reviews & Book Promotion Rory Clements Jacquie Rogers

Fascinating read particularly pertinent to today's relationship between Scotland and England. Excellent reassessment of the flawed King James VI/I in a very accessible narrative
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Henry VIII was in no mood for beggars in 1535:

“A valiant beggar, or sturdy vagabond, shall at the first be whipped … and if he continue his roguish life, he shall have the upper part of the gristle of his right ear cut off.”

What a period to #write !

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Fair chuffed tae get this...@ScrutinEye