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Title: Scotland: A Concise History, Revised Edition by Fitzroy Maclean, Magnus Linklater ISBN: 0-500-28233-1 Publisher: Thames & Hudson Pub. Date: March, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Just terrific!!!
Comment: This book has it all-- organized and effective writing, a genealogy of Scottish kings in the front of the book (instead of hidden at the back as it is in many books), a detailed reference map of Scotland, and wonderful and unusual illustrations, many of them what I call "primary". These illustrations show Scotland's historic figures, its bloody battles, and the politics and religion. We also see examples of Scotland's creative and intellectual efforts throughout the centuries.
Some of the topics covered are the advent of Christianity, the Norsemen and the Normans, the alliance with France, William Wallace (wasn't he played by Mel Gibson?), the Renaissance, Mary Queen of Scots, the Campbell Clan, Cromwell, the Restoration, William and Mary, the Industrial Revolution, the arts in Scotland, and many more topics of great interest.
The author has laid out the complex and sometimes convoluted history of Scotland in a most readable fashion. I cannot emphasize how much the 200+ illustrations add to this book and to one's understanding.
Rating: 5
Summary: The truth is out there!
Comment: A facinating account of the history of our great nation. Having been educated in England, I found that British history in schools is really English history. This book is an opportunity to see a large part of British history from a very different perspective. The accounts of the conflicts between rival families for the Scots crown are as riveting as any novel. This seems to be an accurate account without too much flannel or personal opinion. If you want one book on Scottish history then buy this! Colin...............
Rating: 5
Summary: Very nicely done, strong work with nice illustrations.
Comment: I found this work to be a very informative and interesting read. The illustrations are well done add a great deal to the historical detail. If you are looking for a "nuts & bolts" version of Scottish history this is a good choice.
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Title: A History of Scotland by Bruce Lenman, Geoffrey Parker, John Duncan MacKie ISBN: 0140136495 Publisher: Viking Press Pub. Date: August, 1984 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: How the Scots Invented the Modern World: The True Story of How Western Europe's Poorest Nation Created Our World & Everything in It by Arthur Herman ISBN: 0609809997 Publisher: Three Rivers Press Pub. Date: 24 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Highlanders: A History of the Scottish Clans by Fitzroy MacLean ISBN: 067086644X Publisher: Penguin Studio Pub. Date: September, 1995 List Price(USD): $40.00 |
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Title: In Search of Ancient Scotland, A Guide for The Independent Traveler by Gerald M. Ruzicki, Dorothy A. Ruzicki, Dodie Ruzicki ISBN: 0966449606 Publisher: Aspen Grove Publishing Pub. Date: 01 March, 2000 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Scotland: The Story of a Nation by Magnus Magnusson ISBN: 0802139329 Publisher: Grove Press Pub. Date: February, 2003 List Price(USD): $22.50 |
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