Scotland: Defending the Nation

Name: Scotland: Defending the Nation
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SKU: 9781780274935
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Mapping the Military Landscape

By Chris Fleet and Carolyn Anderson

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Scotland: Defending the Nation by Chris Fleet and Carolyn Anderson delves into the rich military history of Scotland through detailed maps and strategic insights. The book explores Scotland's defences over centuries, highlighting how geography and politics shaped its military strategies. It's a fascinating journey through the evolution of fortifications and warfare tactics that have defined the nation's heritage.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by Scotland's rich history and its military heritage. It delves into key historical events and locations, offering insights into Scotland's defensive strategies and the evolution of its landscapes over time. If you're passionate about understanding how geography and history intertwine to shape a nation's identity, this exploration could captivate you.

Scotland has had a uniquely important military history over the last five centuries.In this book two map experts explore the extraordinarily rich legacy of Scottish military mapping, including fortification plans, reconnaissance mapping, battle plans, plans of military roads and routeways, tactical maps, plans of mines, enemy maps showing targets.

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Scotland: Defending the Nation offers a comprehensive exploration of Scotland's uniquely important military history over the past five centuries. The book delves into the nation's conflicts with England in the 16th century, the Jacobite rebellions in the 18th century, the defences of the 20th century, and both world wars, culminating in the strategic developments during the Cold War.

Authors Chris Fleet and Carolyn Anderson, both map experts, present an extraordinary legacy of Scottish military mapping. They illustrate and explain the wide array of military maps created for various purposes, including fortification plans, reconnaissance mapping, battle plans, and military roads. The book also covers route-way plans, tactical maps, and plans of mines, along with enemy maps depicting targets and plans showcasing the construction of defences.

Beyond these practical uses, the book includes discussions of unrealised proposals and projected schemes. Many highlighted maps are not only striking and aesthetically pleasing but also have been meticulously selected for the compelling stories they tell about attacking and defending the nation.

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Scotland: Defending the Nation by Chris Fleet and Carolyn Anderson is lauded for its extensive and detailed use of maps, making it essential for both map enthusiasts and those interested in Scotland's military history. The book is described as beautifully illustrated and unexpectedly insightful, offering a story that spans from the 16th century to the Cold War. It is praised as both a significant historical contribution and a compelling read, combining historical depth with vivid imagery.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780274935

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 October 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Birlinn Ltd

Illustration: Maps; Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 255.0mm

Height: 255.0mm

Weight: 1532g

Pages: 240

Collections

Carolyn Anderson Chris Fleet Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Chris Fleet studied Geography at the University of Durham. He is Senior Map Curator in the National Library of Scotland. In 2010, he was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. He is co-author ofScotland: Mapping the Nation(Birlinn, 2012) andScotland: Mapping the Islands(Birlinn, 2016).

Carolyn Anderson completed a PhD on the Board of Ordnance military mapping of Scotland in 2010. Prior to this she was a cartographic editor at Oxford University Press. She continues to work in educational publishing and academic research.