A History Of Scotland

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Exposing the greed, enterprising spirit, creative and artistic endeavours, as well as boldness, foolishness and so much more of those hailing from all walks of life as well as every shore and island as well as city that forms Scotland, this is a marvellous introduction to the country and its rich and vibrant history and people – a people so many of us (including me) have descended from. A skeptical American scientist is sent to Scotland to investigate the existence of the Loch Ness monster. Historian Neil Oliver presents a compelling new portrait of Scottish history, peppered with action, high drama and centuries of turbulence that have helped to shape modern Scotland. Ewan McGregor stars in this award-winning, wild, gritty picture about Edinburgh's drug scene in the 1980s.

This collection showcases the work of a Scottish icon who wrote in the Scots language, including that New Year's classic "Auld Lang Syne.

How did the later medieval kings of Scotland manipulate their power and alliances after the Wars of Independence? Tacitus wrote a speech which he attributed to Calgacus, saying that Calgacus gave it in advance of the Battle of Mons Graupius. Neither a colony of England nor a fully equal partner in the British union, Scotland has often been seen as simply a component part of British history. I walked into downtown Aberdeen and embarrassed myself (mildly) by asking the clerk – in my distinctive American accent – where the Scottish history section was.

However, none of the locals were alerted of the danger, giving them no chance to flee or seek shelter. Alex Massie, The Spectator“There is scarcely a dull page in this book, though readers may well find the wealth of detail dizzying. Though she secured the Scottish throne and strengthened the Catholic Church, she was said to have plotted the murder of her husband, and she eventually had to flee Scotland due to an uprising. A collection of essays on Scottish witchcraft and witch-hunting, which covers the whole period of the Scottish witch-hunt, from the mid-sixteenth century to the early eighteenth.What did it mean to be a Scot in an age marked by the movement of people and the flow of information? By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. This Caldecott Medal–winning picture book presents a Scottish folktale with evocative illustrations. This volume centres upon the era conventionally labelled the 'Making of the kingdom', or the 'Anglo-Norman' era in Scottish history. Focusing on the impact of rapid industrialisation, the author shows how it transformed the economic and social identity of .

I have very little knowledge of the history of Scotland, apart from vague ideas picked up from novels set there and from visiting Edinburgh on several occasions, so this filled in quite a few gaps. Through his personality, ingenuity and ability, he initiated a resistance movement which ultimately secured the nation's freedom and independence. These full-colour books cover all content in an easy-to-learn format and are packed with BrightRED features including Don't Forget text boxes for key points and Things To Do And Think About questions and exercises. This is the first full-length study of Scottish royal government in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries ever to have been written. This, with the social “clanishness” of the Scots, especially when away from home, made for a winning combination, further salted with the romance of the ill-fated Jacobites.This splendid work carries us from Knox to Neilson, from the hot gospel of Calvin to the hot-blast of the smelting process -- and, incidentally, seeks to explain .