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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…
"This illustrated environmental history of rural life in Northern England and the Scottish borders in the late medieval and early modern periods explores the relationship between society and the environment - the ways in which humans responded to and used the environment in whic…
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…