Scotland: the story of a nation

A detailed look at Scotland's long and difficult road to nationhood, re-exploring some cherished myths and unearthing a wealth of new detail. The author takes the reader through Scotland's history from the earliest Mesolithic settlers on the island of Rum to the establishment of the new Sc...

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Main Author: Magnusson, Magnus (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London HarperCollins 2000
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Summary:A detailed look at Scotland's long and difficult road to nationhood, re-exploring some cherished myths and unearthing a wealth of new detail. The author takes the reader through Scotland's history from the earliest Mesolithic settlers on the island of Rum to the establishment of the new Scottish parliament in 1999. In investigating the many questions raised by the nation's turbulent and often poignant past, he gives full weight to the "people's history" of Scotland--the living treasure of local legends and tradition which he believes has as much resonance as academic analysis. Thus, he examines such questions as where did the "Scots" come from? To what extent was Scotland shaped by the Viking raids and settlements? What is the truth about such historical figures as Macbeth and William Wallace?
Physical Description:XVIII, 734 S. Ill.
ISBN:000257148X

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