Scotland: A Concise History by Fitzroy Maclean (English) Paperback Book

Description: Scotland: A Concise History by Fitzroy Maclean An updated edition of this classic and much-loved history, bringing Scotlands story right up to date with the momentous events of the last five years. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher 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 Scotlands 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. Author Biography Fitzroy Maclean held a number of senior posts in the diplomatic service, the armed forces and the government. Table of Contents 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 Review Elegantly written - Hugh Trevor-Roper, The Sunday TimesAn admirable introduction to a fascinating subject - The Scotsman Promotional An updated edition of this classic history of Scotland, covering the momentous events of the last five years Promotional "Headline" An updated edition of this classic history of Scotland, covering the momentous events of the last five years Details ISBN0500294720 Author Fitzroy Maclean Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd Year 2019 ISBN-10 0500294720 ISBN-13 9780500294727 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-01-17 Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 941.1 Short Title Scotland Language English Edition 5th Subtitle A Concise History UK Release Date 2019-01-17 NZ Release Date 2019-01-17 Illustrations 58 Illustrations, black and white Edition Description Fifth edition Audience General AU Release Date 2019-03-31 Series Illustrated National Histories Pages 200 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:119832110;

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