The Essays of Shirley V2 is a collection of historical and biographical essays written by Shirley, a pseudonym for James Shirley Carter. The essays cover a range of topics, including Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scots, and her defense by John Skelton. Skelton was an English poet and tutor to King Henry VIII, and his defense of Mary Stuart is considered a notable work. The book also includes essays on other historical figures, such as Elizabeth I and...