A History of Scotland [Hardcover]

An ideal volume for anyone wanting a brisk overview of North Britain from the year dot to the twentieth century.'As a narrative history of Scotland, elegantly written, it is very readable.' - Richard Ryder, The Literary Review

'This attractively written book will stimulate the interest of many readers new to the subject.' - Caroline Bingham, Times Literary Supplement

'As a narrative history of Scotland, elegantly written, it is very readable.' - Richard Ryder, The Literary Review

'This attractively written book will stimulate the interest of many readers new to the subject.' - Caroline Bingham, Times Literary Supplement

'Combines a brisk canter through Scotland's tangled pedigree with being both simple and accurate.' - Rennie McOwan, Scots Magazine

'An ideal volume for anyone wanting a brisk overview of North Britain from the year dot to the twentieth century.' - Erlend Clouston, Guardian

`A readable introduction to the nation's story with a useful calendar of principal events for reference.' - Sheila Maciver, History Teaching ReviewAn ideal volume for anyone wanting a brisk overview of North Britain from the year dot to the twentieth century.Introduction 1. Before 1100 2. 11001286 3. The War of Independence 4. Robert II to James I 5. James II to James IV 6. James V 7. Reformation 8. Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Regencies 9. James VI in Scotland 10. The Union of Crowns 11. Charles I 12. The Great Rebellion 13. The Interregnum 14. Restoration 15. 166585 16. The Revolution Settlement 17. The late seventeenth cló/