The history of a nation is presented in this volume, spanning 20 centuries, from the Picts to the present day, and encompassing St. Columba, Bannockburn, Mary Queen of Scots, the Covenanters, the Jacobites, and much more.
"From Bannockburn and Robert the Bruce to the union of the crowns and Mary, Queen of Scots; from the Reformation and John Knox, to the Enlightenment and the Highland Clearances, and right up to devolution, Scotland is the definitive history of a country that has experienced cent…
"Unlike England or the United Kingdom, Scotland has never claimed to 'rule the waves'. Despite this, the British Royal Navy has relied heavily on Scottish officers and seamen, Scottish-built ships and Scottish bases at different stages in history. Maritime history has played a g…
Explore the fascinating history of Scotland in an easy-to-read guide Want to discover how a small country on the edge of Northern Europe packs an almighty historical punch? Scottish History For Dummies is your guide to the story of Scotland and its place within the historical na…
Explore the rich and fascinating history of Scotland. This is your guide from the Beaker people right up to the presents day, the story of Scotland and her place withing the historical narratives of Britain, Europe, and the rest of the world.
"This book is about how the independence referendum changed not just Scottish politics but the nation's people, its sense of itself and its future. This is the story of the campaign and its aftermath, not as recorded by pollsters and politicians, but as it was experienced by som…
"This book is about how the independence referendum changed not just Scottish politics but the nation's people, its sense of itself and its future. This is the story of the campaign and its aftermath, not as recorded by pollsters and politicians, but as it was experienced by som…