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The hosts quote Alec Ryrie's characterization of Darnley as 'more arrogant, inconstant, short-sighted, petulant, and incompetent than any other British politician of the 16th century, excepting only those who were actually insane.' This appears to be from one of Ryrie's historical works on this period.

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Explicitly mentioned as 'Alec Ryrie, the great historian of British Protestantism, in his book, The Origins of the Scottish Reformation.' The book describes the period as 'not just one of the most extraordinary national transformations in European history' but 'arguably the first modern revolution.'

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Described as 'a wonderful book' when discussing the nature of Protestant faith. The hosts quote Ryrie's statement that 'a love affair with God has been at the heart of their faith.'