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| Author | : Robert Allan Houston |
| Publisher | : Allan Lane |
| Total Pages | : 672 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : History |
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Drawing on research from a wide range of disciplines, including archaeology, economics, science, religion and literature, this is a history of Scotland's peopled past from the Neolithic period to the parliment of 2000.
| Author | : John Duncan Mackie (historien).) |
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| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1972 |
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| Author | : Neil Oliver |
| Publisher | : Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Total Pages | : 511 |
| Release | : 2009-12-17 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0297860291 |
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.
| Author | : Robert Crawford |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 848 |
| Release | : 2009-01-30 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 0199727678 |
From Treasure Island to Trainspotting, Scotland's rich literary tradition has influenced writing across centuries and cultures far beyond its borders. Here, for the first time, is a single volume presenting the glories of fifteen centuries of Scottish literature. In Scotland's Books the much loved poet Robert Crawford tells the story of Scottish imaginative writing and its relationship to the country's history. Stretching from the medieval masterpieces of St. Columba's Iona - the earliest surviving Scottish work - to the energetic world of twenty-first-century writing by authors such as Ali Smith and James Kelman, this outstanding account traces the development of literature in Scotland and explores the cultural, linguistic and literary heritage of the nation. It includes extracts from the writing discussed to give a flavor of the original work, and its new research ranges from specially made translations of ancient poems to previously unpublished material from the Scottish Enlightenment and interviews with living writers. Informative and readable, this is the definitive single-volume guide to the marvelous legacy of Scottish literature.
| Author | : Julia Bishop |
| Publisher | : Penguin UK |
| Total Pages | : 666 |
| Release | : 2012-06-07 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 0141964324 |
One of the Spectator's Books of the Year 2012 'Farewell and adieu to you fair Spanish ladies Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain For we've received orders for to sail for old England But we hope in a short while to see you again' One of the great English popular art forms, the folk song can be painful, satirical, erotic, dramatic, rueful or funny. They have thrived when sung on a whim to a handful of friends in a pub; they have bewitched generations of English composers who have set them for everything from solo violin to full orchestra; they are sung in concerts, festivals, weddings, funerals and with nobody to hear but the singer. This magical new collection brings together all the classic folk songs as well as many lesser-known discoveries, complete with music and annotations on their original sources and meaning. Published in cooperation with the English Folk Dance and Song Society, it is a worthy successor to Ralph Vaughan Williams and A.L.Lloyd's original Penguin Book of English Folk Songs. 'Her keen eye did glitter like the bright stars by night The robe she was wearing was costly and white Her bare neck was shaded with her long raven hair And they called her pretty Susan, the pride of Kildare' In association with EFDSS, the English Folk Dance and Song Society
| Author | : J Mackie |
| Publisher | : Penguin UK |
| Total Pages | : 506 |
| Release | : 1978 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0140136495 |
Close-packed narrative which is almost a reference work, comprehensive, thoroughly indexed and full of learning.
| Author | : Thomas Martin Devine |
| Publisher | : Penguin UK |
| Total Pages | : 887 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0718193202 |
'The Scottish Nation, 1700-2007' examines the social, political, religious and economic factors that have shaped modern Scotland. Devine places Scotland firmly within an international context and provides a key focus for the ongoing debate regarding Scotland's future.
