Life dealt Mary Queen of Scots love, intensity, betrayal and tragedy in generous measure. On the Trail of Mary Queen of Scots traces the major events in the turbulent life of the beautiful, enigmatic queen whose romantic reign and tragic destiny exerts an undimmed fascination. Places of interest to visit – 99 in Scotland, 35 in England and 29 in France One general map and 6 location maps Line drawings and illustrations Simplified family tree of the royal houses of Tudor and Stuart Key sites include: Linlithgow Palace – Mary's birthplace Stirling Castle – where, only nine months old, Mary was crowned Queen of Scotland Notre Dame Cathedral – where, aged 15, she married the future King of France Palace of Holyroodhouse – where Rizzio, one of Mary's closest advisers, was murdered Sheffield Castle – where Mary was imprisoned for 14 years at the hands of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I Fotheringhay – where Mary was executed This book is for everyone interested in the life of perhaps the most romantic figure in Scotland's history; a thorough guide to places connected with Mary, it is also a guide to the complexities of her personal and public life.

John Wesley (1703-91) founded the Methodist movement, initially an offshoot of the Church of England, which grew into a major church in its own right. In doing so Wesley brought about the greatest religious revival of the 18th century. The name Methodism derives from the methodical approach Wesley adopted from the Bible for developing personal devotion. His decision to employ lay preachers and preach outdoor sermons on the Word of God to a mainly working-class population angered the Church of England. It led to a split and in 1795, after John Wesley's death, the Methodist Church was established. Wesley travelled over 250,000 miles across Britain, mainly on horseback, preaching over 40,000 sermons during his lifetime, often facing fierce opposition and persecution. He also spent two years in Georgia, USA, and was author and publisher of much religious material. His work and preaching was known to every branch of society. Today, the Methodist Church has spread to almost every country in the world with a membership of some 70 million. In this account, Keith Cheetham traces Wesley's life story and gives detailed information on important Methodist heritage sites and places visited by the great preacher and evangelist. Over 170 places to visit in Britain and Georgia, USA One general map, 7 location maps of Wesley's London, England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland and 1 of Georgia Line drawings plus cross-references to maps throughout text On the Trail of John Wesley is a thorough guide to the life and places connected with a man whose work and religious achievements changed the religious face of Britain and established a worldwide Methodist Church.

This book is not an appraisal of Shakespeares works but rather an easy-read historical account of his life plus information and descriptions about associated locations from the well-known to lesser-known sites in his life and works.

Tells of the pilgrims flight to Holland, their subsequent departure from Plymouth on the Mayflower in September 1620 and the perils that faced them in the New World.