Scotland: A Concise History by Fitzroy Maclean
Fitzroy Maclean's classic work has been updated with a new chapter by Magnus Linklater, examining how Scottish identity is faring in the wake of the first Scottish Parliament for nearly 300 years.
'Will be warmly welcomed by general and specialist readers alike' - Scotsman Magazine
'Elegantly written and beautifully illustrated' - Hugh Trevor Roper, Sunday Times
'Elegantly written and beautifully illustrated' - Hugh Trevor Roper, Sunday Times
Michael Scott was commissioned into the Scots Guards in 1960. After worldwide regimental service, he led the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards in the Falklands War and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order. He was subsequently a brigade commander in Northern Ireland and, as a major general, commanded the army in Scotland and was appointed governor of Edinburgh Castle in 1993. On leaving the army, he was selected to be the first complaints commissioner to the Bar Council dealing with complaints against barristers. His first book was In Love and War: The Lives of General Sir Harry and Lady Smith, cowritten with David Rooney. He lives in England. Magnus Linklater is a British journalist, writer, and former newspaper editor. Linklater was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2013 New Year Honours for services to the arts and media in Scotland. He lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500282335 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500282331 |
| Title | Scotland: A Concise History |
| Author | Fitzroy Maclean |
| Series | Illustrated National Histories |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2000-10-30 |
| Number of pages | 248 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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