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It is invaluable for the general reader and those studying our past (Scots Magazine )
Its compass is of extraordinary width and richness (Who Do You Think You Are? )
this will be of value to anyone researching Scottish ancestry. (Your Family History )
Its compass is of extraordinary width and richness (Who Do You Think You Are? )
this will be of value to anyone researching Scottish ancestry. (Your Family History )
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The Oxford Companion to Scottish History interprets history broadly, including archaeology, architecture, climate, culture, folk belief, geology, and the langauages of Scotland. It covers more than 20 centuries of history, including immigrants, migrants, and emigrants. It extends from Orkney and Shetland to Galloway, the Western Isles to the Borders. It deals extensively with Scots abroad, from Canada to Russia to New Zealand. It includes entries on historical figures from Columba, Macbeth, and William Wallace to James (Paraffin) Young. It covers Burns Clubs, curling, and shinty. It ranges from clans to Clearances and Covenanters. Over 500,000 words in length, and written by more than 70 distinguished contributors, it aims to explain as well as describe. It is more than a historical dictionary or an encyclopedia. Multi-authored entries analyse key themes such as kingship, national identity, women and society, urban and rural life, the economy, housing, living standards, and religious belief across the centruies in an authoritative but approachable way. The Oxford Companion to Scottish History has a broader range of topics and approaches, and a more authoritative list of contributors than any of its competitors. It also stands alone in providing analysis of issues such as national identity and living standards.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This Companion is packed with new research and insights into Scottish History with a far wider scope than similar histories. The information is easily accessed by cross refernce asterisks and alphabetical editing. The contributions of top rate historians make it always interesting.
6 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Very different in format from the Oxford Companion to British History I feel this should be reissued with the title "Themes in Scottish History". With this book instead of having an A to Z of items you have a collection of themes and an index.The selection of themes is apparently random so that if you look up Mackintosh in the "themes" i.e. the main body of the book you will find Mackintosh J P but not Charles Rennie. But if you go the index at the back you will find no reference to J P Mackintosh though you will find Charles Rennie but then you have to go to "archtitects, artists and craftsmen;architectural styles and features;culture" to find out more
The content of the book is fine, but accessing it is a nightmare. If you want to know a specific fact about Scottish History I suggest you look it up in the Oxford Companion to British History. You will probably find it there and it will take a quarter of the time.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent reference book, but unfortunately some pages were missing and some duplicated. Clearly a problem at the printers as the paperback was brand new. The supplier immediately refunded the purchase and postage costs.
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