
Scotland: A Concise History
A Concise History
Fitzroy Maclean(Author)
Thames & Hudson Ltd (Publisher)
5th Edition
Will be published approx. on 17. January 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-0-500-29472-7 (ISBN)
Description
'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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
'Elegantly written' - Hugh Trevor-Roper, The Sunday Times 'An admirable introduction to a fascinating subject' - The ScotsmanMore details
Series
Edition
Fifth edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
58 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
219 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-29472-7 (9780500294727)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Previous edition

Fitzroy Maclean
Scotland: A Concise History
Book
06/2012
Thames & Hudson Ltd
€32.32
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Person
Fitzroy Maclean held a number of senior posts in the diplomatic service, the armed forces and the government.
Content
Foreword by Magnus Linklater * 1. 'Polished from the rust of Scottish barbarity' * 2. 'Not for glory, nor riches, nor honour, but only for that liberty' * 3. 'They spend all their time in wars and when there is no war, they fight one another' * 4. 'The great marriage day of this nation with god' * 5. 'Ane end of ane auld sang' * 6. 'The king over the water' * 7.'For a' that' * 8. 'The settled will of the Scottish people' * 9. 'We shall carry it carefully and make the nation proud'