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A vivid look at Scotland's long and difficult road to nationhood, re-exploring some cherished myths and unearthing a wealth of fascinating new detail. Magnus Magnusson's starting-point is Sir Walter Scott's classic version of Scotland's history, "Tales of a Grandfather". Since its first appearance in 1827-29, Scott's book has moulded the views of generations of Scottish schoolchildren. It told the story of Scotland from the point of view of a deeply patriotic Tory who believed that the nation's destiny had been fulfilled with the Union of Parliaments in 1707. Magnus Magnusson takes the reader through Scotland's history from the earliest Mesolithic settlers on the island of Rum to the establishment of the new Scottish parliament in 1999. In investigating the many questions raised by the nation's turbulent and often poignant past, he gives full weight to the "people's history" of Scotland - the living treasure of local legends and tradition which he believes has as much resonance as academic analysis. Where did the "Scots" come from? To what extent was Scotland shaped by the Viking raids and settlements? What happened to the Picts?

What is the truth about such historical figures as Macbeth and William Wallace? Was Robert Bruce really inspired by a spider in a cave? What was the significance of the tragic reign of Mary Queen of Scots? Who were the Covenanters? What really lay behind the Massacre of Glencoe? What were the long-term effects of the 1707 Treaty of Union with England? What was the impact of Jacobitism, the '45 rising in support of "Bonnie Prince Charlie" and its brutal defeat at Culloden?

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   25 of 25 people found the following review helpful: Bringing History to Life, 5 Mar 2002 By  K. Garden (Lockerbie, Scotland) - See all my reviews    As one who has read little else but novels over the years, I would never have thought of reading a history book from cover to cover but something made me want to find out more about all those bits of Scottish history I knew precious little about...the Covenanters, James VI, and all that. I have been transfixed since I took up Magnusson's tome. It's a fascinating and thoroughly readable journey through Scotland's history. The savagery, intrigue and instability of the centuries is marvellously recorded here and a measured analysis of each monarch's place in history is provided...  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   18 of 18 people found the following review helpful: I loved it, thoroughly researched and detailed, 21 April 2002 By A Customer I was given this book as a xmas present and read it avidly particularly the era of the wars of independence around 1300. The one thing that surprises me is that scotland was able to remain a nation independent of the english for so long after we suffered defeat and defeat at the hands of the english. back to the book and it is worth buying if you are interested in or ,know nothing about scottish history.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   12 of 12 people found the following review helpful: The true Story of a Nation, 18 Nov 2004 By A Customer This review is from: Scotland: The Story of a Nation (Paperback) Magnus Magnussons' 'Scotland, Story of a Nation' is wonderfully written and gives a poignant insight into Scottish history. From the Romans, to Bonnie Prince Charlie, this book is excellent and covers an immense variety of events which have shaped the way Scotland, as a Nation is today. Informative, without being overbearing, Factual and not fanciful, this book is a must for anyone studying or interested in Scottish history!  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all 6 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews Scottish history at it's best. Thought it might be heavy reading but it is anything but. Well written story of Scottish history. Well worth reading. Read more Published 3 months ago by K. Patterson A nearly complete history of Scotland Magnus Magnusson is a noted broadcaster and writes well. He manages to achieve that rare feat among writers of history: that of writing not only a very readable book but one that... Read more Published on 16 Sep 2001 by churchmonuments Review of Magnus Magnussons Scotland: the Story of a Nation I've walked down Dumfries High Street on many occasions and have known for some years now that Robert the Bruce carried out a history shaping if slightly despicable piece of sword... Read more Published on 15 Aug 2001 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 6 customer reviews...