Author: Neil Oliver
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 0297860291
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 511
Book Description
The dramatic story of Scotland - by charismatic television historian, Neil Oliver. Scotland is one of the oldest countries in the world with a vivid and diverse past. Yet the stories and figures that dominate Scottish history - tales of failure, submission, thwarted ambition and tragedy - often badly serve this great nation, overshadowing the rich tapestry of her intricate past. Historian Neil Oliver presents a compelling new portrait of Scottish history, peppered with action, high drama and centuries of turbulence that have helped to shape modern Scotland. Along the way, he takes in iconic landmarks and historic architecture; debunks myths surrounding Scotland's famous sons; recalls forgotten battles; charts the growth of patriotism; and explores recent political developments, capturing Scotland's sense of identity and celebrating her place in the wider world.
A History Of Scotland
Author: Neil Oliver
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 0297860291
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 511
Book Description
The dramatic story of Scotland - by charismatic television historian, Neil Oliver. Scotland is one of the oldest countries in the world with a vivid and diverse past. Yet the stories and figures that dominate Scottish history - tales of failure, submission, thwarted ambition and tragedy - often badly serve this great nation, overshadowing the rich tapestry of her intricate past. Historian Neil Oliver presents a compelling new portrait of Scottish history, peppered with action, high drama and centuries of turbulence that have helped to shape modern Scotland. Along the way, he takes in iconic landmarks and historic architecture; debunks myths surrounding Scotland's famous sons; recalls forgotten battles; charts the growth of patriotism; and explores recent political developments, capturing Scotland's sense of identity and celebrating her place in the wider world.
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 0297860291
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 511
Book Description
The dramatic story of Scotland - by charismatic television historian, Neil Oliver. Scotland is one of the oldest countries in the world with a vivid and diverse past. Yet the stories and figures that dominate Scottish history - tales of failure, submission, thwarted ambition and tragedy - often badly serve this great nation, overshadowing the rich tapestry of her intricate past. Historian Neil Oliver presents a compelling new portrait of Scottish history, peppered with action, high drama and centuries of turbulence that have helped to shape modern Scotland. Along the way, he takes in iconic landmarks and historic architecture; debunks myths surrounding Scotland's famous sons; recalls forgotten battles; charts the growth of patriotism; and explores recent political developments, capturing Scotland's sense of identity and celebrating her place in the wider world.
A History of Scotland
Author: J Mackie
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0140136495
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Close-packed narrative which is almost a reference work, comprehensive, thoroughly indexed and full of learning.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0140136495
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Close-packed narrative which is almost a reference work, comprehensive, thoroughly indexed and full of learning.
Military History of Scotland
Author: Spiers Edward M. Spiers
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 0748654011
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 857
Book Description
The Scottish soldier has been at war for over 2000 years. Until now, no reference work has attempted to examine this vast heritage of warfare.A Military History of Scotland offers readers an unparalleled insight into the evolution of the Scottish military tradition. This wide-ranging and extensively illustrated volume traces the military history of Scotland from pre-history to the recent conflict in Afghanistan. Edited by three leading military historians, and featuring contributions from thirty scholars, it explores the role of warfare in the emergence of a Scottish kingdom, the forging of a Scottish-British military identity, and the participation of Scots in Britain's imperial and world wars. Eschewing a narrow definition of military history, it investigates the cultural and physical dimensions of Scotland's military past such as Scottish military dress and music, the role of the Scottish soldier in art and literature, Scotland's fortifications and battlefield archaeology, and Scotland's military memorials and museum collections.
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 0748654011
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 857
Book Description
The Scottish soldier has been at war for over 2000 years. Until now, no reference work has attempted to examine this vast heritage of warfare.A Military History of Scotland offers readers an unparalleled insight into the evolution of the Scottish military tradition. This wide-ranging and extensively illustrated volume traces the military history of Scotland from pre-history to the recent conflict in Afghanistan. Edited by three leading military historians, and featuring contributions from thirty scholars, it explores the role of warfare in the emergence of a Scottish kingdom, the forging of a Scottish-British military identity, and the participation of Scots in Britain's imperial and world wars. Eschewing a narrow definition of military history, it investigates the cultural and physical dimensions of Scotland's military past such as Scottish military dress and music, the role of the Scottish soldier in art and literature, Scotland's fortifications and battlefield archaeology, and Scotland's military memorials and museum collections.
Literae Cantuarienses
Author: J. Brigstocke Sheppard
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 110805241X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 583
Book Description
This three-volume collection (published 1887-9) of medieval letters from Christ Church, Canterbury, illustrates the history of this important monastic cathedral.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 110805241X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 583
Book Description
This three-volume collection (published 1887-9) of medieval letters from Christ Church, Canterbury, illustrates the history of this important monastic cathedral.
Rerum Britannicarum Medii Aevi Scriptores
Author: Great Britain. Public Record Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Calendar of the Proceedings of the Committee for Compounding, & c., 1643-1660, preserved in the State Paper Department of Her Majesty‛s Public Record Office
Letters and Papers
Author: Great Britain. Public Record Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 832
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 832
Book Description
Calendar of the Proceedings of the Committee for Compounding, &c., 1643-1660: Cases, 1647-June 1650
Author: Great Britain. Committee for Compounding with Delinquents, 1643-1660
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Finance, Public
Languages : en
Pages : 808
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Finance, Public
Languages : en
Pages : 808
Book Description
Calendar of the Proceedings of the Committee for Compounding, &c., 1643-1660
Author: England and Wales. Parliament. Committee for Compounding with Delinquents
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archives
Languages : en
Pages : 912
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archives
Languages : en
Pages : 912
Book Description
A Collection of the Chronicles and Ancient Histories of Great Britain, Now Called England
Author: Jehan de Wavrin (seigneur du Forestel)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description