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A History of Scotland (Penguin History) (Paperback)

by Bruce Lenman (Author), J Mackie (Author)
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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin; New Ed edition (28 Feb 1991)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140136495
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140136494
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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A history that is equally entertaining and enlightening, illustrating all of the changes of power and intricacies that are necessary to understand the interrelation between England and Scotland and the Highland and Lowland populations. It shows how Duncan (1034-40) emerged from 'the union of the four peoples' as the first king of a united Scotland and provides detailed, reign-by-reign accounts from then on. Above all Professor Mackie reveals how the Scots long pursued an independent line - in religion, law, culture and foreign policy - that helped them keep at bay the Romans, the French and the English.


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Bruce Lenman is Professor of History at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. John Duncan Mackie (1887-1978) taught at St Andrews, Glasgow and London universities before being appointed Historiographer Royal of Scotland in 1958.

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15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The definitative Short History of Scotland, 12 Aug 1999
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JD Mackie's book remains one of the most readable and enjoyable histories of Scotland ever written. For those looking for an introduction to Scottish history as well as a jolly good read then look no further.

Mackie's book has been reprinted many times since he wrote it and this edition brings it up to date.

His two chapters covering the War of Independence stir the blood of any Scot and are more gripping than most thrillers.

All in all a fine work that I would recommend to anyone who wishes to be introduced to the bloody, treacherous, violent and dark history of a bleak land. Kids love it.

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8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not such easy reading, 4 May 2006
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I have found this to be a rather academic work. It hasn't excited me and some of the language is beyond my vocabulary (and the odd bit of Scots is unintelligible to me). I need a bit more drama to make my history palatable.
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