Firslty, the author decided to start Scotland history with the formation of continents. Scotland has experienced extraordinary growth and change during the course of its lifetime - it’s a place that has been invaded and settled many times and that has made mighty contributions to culture and society. Learn more ››. This item can be requested from the shops shown below. 0 with reviews - Be the first. Secondly, the narrative is hard to follow. The book tries to provide a global history of Scotland from the Neolithic period to the Jacobites. You may have already requested this item. Simply reserve online and pay at the counter when you collect. Your order qualifies for free UK delivery. Separate up to five addresses with commas (,). Close-packed narrative which is almost a reference work, comprehensive, thoroughly indexed and full of learning. The E-mail Address(es) you entered is(are) not in a valid format. WorldCat is the world's largest library catalog, helping you find library materials online. Although it was interesting, it was hard to read for multiple reasons. Get this from a library! Please enter your name. Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 32 mm. Please select Ok if you would like to proceed with this request anyway. The E-mail Address(es) field is required. Please choose whether or not you want other users to be able to see on your profile that this library is a favorite of yours. Please enter the subject. Create lists, bibliographies and reviews: Your request to send this item has been completed. It does so, as many histories do, by looking at the kings (and queens) of Scotland. Please check by using, Oliver has a great passion for his subject...an entertaining, well balanced and informative read. (not yet rated) Please enter recipient e-mail address(es). Weight: 380 g Some features of WorldCat will not be available. If you have changed your email address then contact us and we will update your details. http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/oclc\/4774850> ; http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/1193740#Series\/pelican_book>, http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/1193740#Topic\/scotland_history>, http:\/\/id.loc.gov\/vocabulary\/countries\/enk>, http:\/\/worldcat.org\/isbn\/9780140136494>, http:\/\/worldcat.org\/isbn\/9780140206715>, http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/title\/-\/oclc\/4774850>. You can easily create a free account. Clan and Castle: Some of the most powerful dynasties in Scotland’s history came from humble clan beginnings. Copyright © 2001-2020 OCLC. Harmondsworth ; New York : Penguin, 1978. Don't have an account? Separate up to five addresses with commas (,). Your Web browser is not enabled for JavaScript. You may have already requested this item. The name field is required. The site uses cookies to offer you a better experience. 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(1034-40) emerged from 'the union of the four people' as the first king of a united Scotland and provides reign-by-reign accounts from then on. http:\/\/id.loc.gov\/vocabulary\/countries\/mdu> ; http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/1193740#Place\/baltimore> ; http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/1193740#Topic\/skot_tortenelem> ; http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/1193740#Topic\/scotland_history> ; http:\/\/id.worldcat.org\/fast\/1206715> ; http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/1193740#Place\/scotland> ; http:\/\/worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/id\/1193740> ; http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/1193740#Series\/pelican_book> ; http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/oclc\/560321084> ; http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/title\/-\/oclc\/2083668#PublicationEvent\/baltimore_penguin_books1964> ; http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/1193740#Agent\/penguin_books> ; http:\/\/bnb.data.bl.uk\/id\/resource\/GB6422453> ; http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/title\/-\/oclc\/2083668> ; http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/1193740#Agent\/penguin_books>, http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/1193740#Place\/baltimore>, http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/1193740#Place\/scotland>, http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/1193740#Series\/pelican_book>. 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Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. [J D Mackie] OCLC Number: 2083668: Description: 406 pages 19 cm. The land and the people -- The Romans in Scotland -- The four peoples -- The union of the four peoples -- The House of Canmore -- Wars of independence 1286-1371 -- The crown and the baronage 1371-1488 -- The renaissance and the new monarchy -- The reformation -- The counter-reformation and the claim to the English crown -- The union of the crowns 1587-1603 -- The crown and the kirk 1603-25 -- The Presbyterian revolution: Charles I 1625-49 -- Cromwell -- The restored monarchy -- The revolution settlement and the union of the parliaments (1707) -- The union in operation: the Jacobites -- The eighteenth century development -- Unrest and reform -- Victorian Scotland -- Modern Scotland.\"@, Export to EndNote / Reference Manager(non-Latin), http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/oclc\/2083668>.