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| Author | : John and Noreen Hamilton |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 180 |
| Release | : 2016-06-06 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0750968915 |
This book contains hundreds of 'strange but true' stories about Scottish history. Arranged into a miniature history of Scotland, and with bizarre and hilarious true tales for every era, it will delight anyone with an interest in Scotland's past.
| Author | : Richard Smyth |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 189 |
| Release | : 2014-07-07 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 0750954973 |
This book is a treasure trove of English oddities, crammed with the most curious stories, remarkable facts and unexpected goings-on from the country’s long and convoluted history. From frogs’ legs at Stonehenge to knicker elastic in the Blitz, this is England – the unauthorised biography.
| Author | : John Hamilton |
| Publisher | : History Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2018-06 |
| Genre | : Scotland |
| ISBN | : 9780750987882 |
Hundreds of incredible facts and anecdotes from Scotland's amazing history, new in paperback
| Author | : William Knox |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 349 |
| Release | : 2014-09-09 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1118676157 |
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 narratives of Britain, Europe and the rest of the world. You'll find out how Scotland rose from the ashes to forge its own destiny, understand the impact of Scottish historical figures such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and David Hume and be introduced to the wonderful world of Celtic religion, architecture and monuments. History can help us make connections with people and events, and it gives us an understanding of why the world is like it is today. Scottish History For Dummies pulls back the curtain on how the story of Scotland has shaped the world far beyond its borders. From its turbulent past to the present day, this informative guide sheds a new and timely light on the story of Scotland and its people. Dig into a wealth of fascinating facts on the Stone, Bronze and Iron ages Get to know how Scotland was built into an industrial economy by inventors, explorers and missionaries Discover the impact of the world wars on Scotland and how the country has responded to challenges created by them Find up-to-the-minute information on Scotland's referendum on independence If you're a lifelong learner looking for a fun, factual exploration of the grand scope of Scotland or a traveler wanting to make the most of your trip to this captivating country, Scottish History For Dummies has you covered.
| Author | : Giles Gordon |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 194 |
| Release | : 1976 |
| Genre | : Ghost stories, English |
| ISBN | : 9781859584835 |
| Author | : James Maclehose |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 356 |
| Release | : 1925 |
| Genre | : Scotland |
| ISBN | : |
A new series of the Scottish antiquary established 1886.
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 370 |
| Release | : 1920 |
| Genre | : Scotland |
| ISBN | : |
A new series of the Scottish antiquary established 1886.
| Author | : Janet Fox |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 401 |
| Release | : 2017-03-07 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0147517133 |
“An enchanting, ghostly story that had me in its grip until the last page."—Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of The False Prince “Keep calm and carry on.” That’s what Katherine Bateson’s father told her, and that’s what she’s trying to do: when her father goes off to the war, when her mother sends Kat and her brother and sister away from London to escape the incessant bombing, even when the children arrive at Rookskill Castle, an ancient, crumbling manor on the misty Scottish highlands. But it’s hard to keep calm in the strange castle that seems haunted by ghosts or worse. What’s making those terrifying screeches and groans at night? Why do the castle’s walls seem to have a mind of their own? And why do people seem to mysteriously appear and disappear? Kat believes she knows the answer: Lady Eleanor, who rules Rookskill Castle, is harboring a Nazi spy. But when her classmates begin to vanish, one by one, Kat must uncover the truth about what the castle actually harbors—and who Lady Eleanor really is—before it's too late.
| Author | : Stuart McHardy |
| Publisher | : Luath Press Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 231 |
| Release | : 2020-04-17 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1912387808 |
When the Romans came north to what is now modern Scotland they encountered the fierce and proud warrior society known as the Picts, who despite their lack of discipline and arms, managed to prevent the undefeated Roman Army from conquering the northern part of Britain, just as they later repulsed the Angles and the Vikings.A New History of the Picts is an accessible true history of the Picts, who are so often misunderstood. New historical analysis, recently discovered evidence and an innovative Scottish perspective will expose long held assumptions about the native people.This controversial text contests that Scottish history has long since been dominated and distorted by misleading perspectives. A New History of the Picts discredits the idea that the Picts were a strange historical anomaly and shows them to be the descendants of the original inhabitants of the land, living in a series of loose tribal confederations gradually brought together by external forces to create one of the earliest states in Europe: a people, who after repulsing all invaders, merged with their cousins, the Scots of Argyll, to create modern Scotland. All of Scotland descends from the fierce Picts.
| Author | : Tim Clarkson |
| Publisher | : Birlinn |
| Total Pages | : 317 |
| Release | : 2012-09-28 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 190790901X |
During the first millennium AD the most northerly part of Britain evolved into the country known today as Scotland. The transition was a long process of social and political change driven by the ambitions of powerful warlords. At first these men were tribal chiefs, Roman generals or rulers of small kingdoms. Later, after the Romans departed, the initiative was seized by dynamic warrior-kings who campaigned far beyond their own borders. Armies of Picts, Scots, Vikings, Britons and Anglo-Saxons fought each other for supremacy. From Lothian to Orkney, from Fife to the Isle of Skye, fierce battles were won and lost. By AD 1000 the political situation had changed for ever. Led by a dynasty of Gaelic-speaking kings the Picts and Scots began to forge a single, unified nation which transcended past enmities. In this book the remarkable story of how ancient North Britain became the medieval kingdom of Scotland is told.
