The Memoires of Sir James Melvil of Hal-Hill
Scott , George1751
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The title page contains all the information of the memories of outlined in the book . Frontispiece as follows : 'The memoires of Sir James Melvil of Hal-Hill : containing an impartial account of the most remarkable Affairs of State , during the last Age , not mention'd by other Historians : More particularly relating to the Kingdoms of England and Scotland under the reigns of Queen Elizabeth , Mary Queen of Scots , and King James .These memoirs form an important contribution to the historic literature of this period . Melville acted as Privy Councillor and Gentleman of the Bedchamber to Mary Queen of Scots and was witness and council to many events of the period . Contains an index and an alphabetical interpretation of all scottish words and phrases contained in this History.
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London : George Scott
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400p. : ; 30cm .
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B/MEL
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English
BRN:
3421302