
A Pocket History of Scotland
Gill Books (Publisher)
Published on 15. February 2013
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-7171-5372-5 (ISBN)
Description
From prehistoric times to the present day this comprehensive history presents the story of Scotland in bite-size chunks. With full colour illustrations throughout this is an attractive and practical guide to Scotland's colourful history.
Encompassing stories of some of Scotland's best known characters as well as key moments in Scotland's past, this pocket history recalls the country's struggles through dark times, its successes, its people and places. The wealth of Scottish culture and tradition is described as well as the key events and people that have shaped the country today.
Based on the bestselling Pocket History of Ireland - 32,000 copies sold since publication in 2010 - this book promises to repeat the bestselling formula for the Scottish market.
Encompassing stories of some of Scotland's best known characters as well as key moments in Scotland's past, this pocket history recalls the country's struggles through dark times, its successes, its people and places. The wealth of Scottish culture and tradition is described as well as the key events and people that have shaped the country today.
Based on the bestselling Pocket History of Ireland - 32,000 copies sold since publication in 2010 - this book promises to repeat the bestselling formula for the Scottish market.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Publishing group
Gill
Dimensions
Height: 145 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
374 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7171-5372-5 (9780717153725)
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