Description: This book delves into the long-debated "Gowrie Conspiracy" of 1600, a pivotal event in Scottish history. For centuries, the only available account has been that of King James VI, painting the Ruthven family as conspirators against the crown. Now, a newly discovered document from the Ruthven family archives offers a startling counter-narrative, challenging the accepted version and casting suspicion on the King himself. Through meticulous analysis of historical records and family papers, the author unveils the power struggles and political turmoil of 16th and 17th century Scotland. The Ruthvens, once a prominent family with close ties to the monarchy, were suddenly stripped of their estates and branded as traitors. This book sheds light on their perspective, offering a fresh interpretation of the events that led to their downfall. By examining the conflicting narratives and delving into the motivations of the key players, the author raises profound questions about truth, power, and the manipulation of history. This meticulously researched work provides a compelling new lens through which to understand a pivotal moment in Scottish history, leaving readers to ponder the enduring impact of the Gowrie Conspiracy and its enduring mysteries. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Book Title: Ruthven Family Papers : The Ruthven Version of the Conspiracy and Assassination at Gowrie House Perth, 5th August 1600 (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 244 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.5 in
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: Europe / Great Britain / General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Item Weight: 11.7 Oz
Author: Samuel Cowan
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
