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The Scottish Tempest: The Life of John Knox, ep. 2.

The Westminster Podcast

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The Assassination of Cardinal Beaton

This chapter examines the dramatic assassination of Cardinal Beaton amidst the political turmoil of the Scottish Reformation. It explores the motivations of various conspirators, particularly focusing on Norman Leslie, and their complex web of personal grievances and ambitions. The narrative also reflects on the wider implications of this event for the Castilians and the ensuing power struggles in Scotland.

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