Scotland: A Concise History
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Scotland: A Concise History by Fitzroy Maclean
‘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.
'Elegantly written' - Hugh Trevor-Roper, The Sunday Times
'An admirable introduction to a fascinating subject' - The Scotsman
'An admirable introduction to a fascinating subject' - The Scotsman
Fitzroy Maclean held a number of senior posts in the diplomatic service, the armed forces and the government.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500294727 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500294720 |
| Titel | Scotland: A Concise History |
| Autor | Fitzroy Maclean |
| Serie | Illustrated National Histories |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2019-01-17 |
| Seitenanzahl | 200 |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
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