A Short History of Scotland

Lang, Andrew

ISBN 10: 1530610028 / ISBN 13: 9781530610020

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishi, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Short History of Scotland
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishi
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1530610028
• ISBN 13: 9781530610020
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Scotland is one of the oldest countries in the world with a rich, diverse past. The nation’s recorded history began with the arrival of the Roman Empire in the 1st century, when the province of Britannia reached as far north as the line between the firths of Clyde to the Forth.

In A Short History of Scotland, historian and journalist Andrew Lang provides a concise and comprehensive survey rife with action, high drama and centuries of turbulence that have helped to shape modern Scotland.

From the Back Cover

This 1911 work, by one of the best-known newspapermen and writers of the day, is a lyrical and engrossing account of the peoples and places of the northern reaches of the Sceptered Isle, from its Celtic and Pictish tribal origins, through the Roman occupation, and to the Jacobite uprising of the 18th century.

With a sly, dry wit that will enthrall today's readers, author Andrew Lang delves into the decadence and corruption of the medieval kings and brings to thrilling life the intrigues and conspiracies that have shaped the true history of a much-fabled nation.