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Scotland: A Concise History
Series: Illustrated National Histories
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Scotland: A Concise History
An updated edition of this classic and much-loved history, bringing Scotland’s story right up to date with the momentous events of the last five years.
An updated edition of this classic history of Scotland, covering the momentous events of the last five years
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The Scots, said a censorious English member of Parliament in 1607, 'have not suffered above two kings to die in their beds these two hundred years.' He may have exaggerated, but undeniably, Scotland has had a rough and bloodstained history. It is a complex one, too, but the late Fitzroy Maclean and Magnus Linklater disentangle the threads, and enliven their brisk account with both wit and scholarship.
Pictures from authentic contemporary sources illuminate the story—its romantic figures and bloody battles, its politics and religion—and provide a record of Scotland's art, craftsmanship, and intellectual life.
In this revised edition of this classic work, Magnus Linklater brings the story of Scotland right up to date, examining how the Scots identity is faring since the momentous Scottish referendum of 2014, and discussing the fate of the United Kingdom.
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Scotland: A Concise History by Fitzroy Maclean is praised for its elegant writing and serves as an admirable introduction to the complexities of Scottish history, according to critics like Hugh Trevor-Roper of The Sunday Times and The Scotsman.
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ISBN: 9780500294727
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 January 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Edition: Fifth edition
Illustration: 58 Illustrations, black and white
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 210g
Pages: 200
About the Author
Fitzroy Maclean held a number of senior posts in the diplomatic service, the armed forces and the government.
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