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Description:Presents a new way of examining the historical significance and endurance of Mary, Queen of Scots * Discusses case studies of how Mary has been remembered from her own time until the present day in the UK, Europe and North America * Based on the first-ever census of Mary’s material presence in Scottish and royal heritage collections, comprising of over 2,000 physical objects and images Examines visual images of Mary, relics associated with her, commemorative items, Marian tourism and exhibitions and Mary’s place in pop culture, film and television * Utilises Marian objects as a lens to examine attitudes to gender, religion, ethnicity and politics in the time in which they were produced * Brings together scholars and heritage professionals from a wide range of disciplines including history, art history, Scottish literature and media and heritage and museum StudiesMary Queen of Scots (1542 - 1587) was active as monarch of Scotland for just six years between 1561 and 1567, but her impact as a ruler in Scotland is much less important than her subsequent role in popular culture and imagination. Her story has enjoyed perpetual retelling and reached a global audience over the past four and a half centuries. This collection surveys the exceptionally varied range of objects, literature, art and media that have been produced to commemorate Mary between her own time and the present day. Why is her story so enduring, pervasive, and of such interest to so many different audiences? How have the narratives associated with these objects evolved in response to shifting cultural attitudes? The collection offers a much-needed novel perspective on the Queen of Scots, using an approach at the intersection of early modern, gender and cultural history, museum and heritage studies, and memory studies.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Afterlife of Mary, Queen of Scots. To get started finding The Afterlife of Mary, Queen of Scots, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Presents a new way of examining the historical significance and endurance of Mary, Queen of Scots * Discusses case studies of how Mary has been remembered from her own time until the present day in the UK, Europe and North America * Based on the first-ever census of Mary’s material presence in Scottish and royal heritage collections, comprising of over 2,000 physical objects and images Examines visual images of Mary, relics associated with her, commemorative items, Marian tourism and exhibitions and Mary’s place in pop culture, film and television * Utilises Marian objects as a lens to examine attitudes to gender, religion, ethnicity and politics in the time in which they were produced * Brings together scholars and heritage professionals from a wide range of disciplines including history, art history, Scottish literature and media and heritage and museum StudiesMary Queen of Scots (1542 - 1587) was active as monarch of Scotland for just six years between 1561 and 1567, but her impact as a ruler in Scotland is much less important than her subsequent role in popular culture and imagination. Her story has enjoyed perpetual retelling and reached a global audience over the past four and a half centuries. This collection surveys the exceptionally varied range of objects, literature, art and media that have been produced to commemorate Mary between her own time and the present day. Why is her story so enduring, pervasive, and of such interest to so many different audiences? How have the narratives associated with these objects evolved in response to shifting cultural attitudes? The collection offers a much-needed novel perspective on the Queen of Scots, using an approach at the intersection of early modern, gender and cultural history, museum and heritage studies, and memory studies.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Afterlife of Mary, Queen of Scots. To get started finding The Afterlife of Mary, Queen of Scots, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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