Scottish History For Dummies by William Knox (English) Paperback Book

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Explore the fascinating history of Scotland in an easy-to-read guide Want to discover how a small country on the edge of Northern Europe packs an almighty historical punch? Scottish History For Dummies is your guide to the story of Scotland and its place within the historical narratives of Britain, Europe and the rest of the world.

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Explore the fascinating history of Scotland in an easy-to-read guide Want to discover how a small country on the edge of Northern Europe packs an almighty historical punch? Scottish History For Dummies is your guide to the story of Scotland and its place within the historical narratives of Britain, Europe and the rest of the world. You'll find out how Scotland rose from the ashes to forge its own destiny, understand the impact of Scottish historical figures such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and David Hume and be introduced to the wonderful world of Celtic religion, architecture and monuments. History can help us make connections with people and events, and it gives us an understanding of why the world is like it is today. Scottish History For Dummies pulls back the curtain on how the story of Scotland has shaped the world far beyond its borders. From its turbulent past to the present day, this informative guide sheds a new and timely light on the story of Scotland and its people. Dig into a wealth of fascinating facts on the Stone, Bronze and Iron agesGet to know how Scotland was built into an industrial economy by inventors, explorers and missionariesDiscover the impact of the world wars on Scotland and how the country has responded to challenges created by themFind up-to-the-minute information on Scotland's referendum on independence If you're a lifelong learner looking for a fun, factual exploration of the grand scope of Scotland or a traveler wanting to make the most of your trip to this captivating country, Scottish History For Dummies has you covered.

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Explores the story of Scotland from its turbulent past through to the present day, and looks at its history in the context of its relations with England, Europe and the rest of the world. A fun and easy way to learn about Scotland's past.

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Learn about: The history of Scotland from the Stone Age to today The Industrial Revolution and Highland Clearances Independence drives through the ages World wars and the 20th century Explore the rich and fascinating history of Scotland Want to discover how a small country on the edge of northern Europe packs an almighty historical punch? Scottish History For Dummies is your guide to the story of Scotland and her place within the historical narratives of Britain, Europe and the rest of the world. From the Beaker people right up to the present day, it's all inside. Meet the peoples of Scotland - get to know how the peoples who lived through the Stone, Bronze and Iron ages lived, what they ate and how they were viewed by the Romans Witness the making of a kingdom - discover how the Kingdom of Alba came to be -- thanks largely to the actions of Kenneth MacAlpin, whose Gaels defeated the Picts Encounter the superheroes of Scottish history - meet the men whose battles against English domination created the nation of Scotland: William Wallace and Robert the Bruce Travel through Great Britain and its Empire - explore the events surrounding the unmaking of Scotland as a nation during the 18th century and how they impacted Scottish national identity Explore an industrial economy - pull back the curtain on how Scotland was built into an industrial economy by inventors, explorers and missionaries Open the book and find: The Roman invasion and (near) conquest of Scotland Scotland's politics, languages and religion The reigns of William I, Alexander II and Alexander III The Wars of Independence Scotland during the Renaissance Charles I and the Wars of the Three Kingdoms Industrialisation and the Highland Clearances The making of modern Scotland

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Learn about: The history of Scotland from the Stone Age to today The Industrial Revolution and Highland Clearances Independence drives through the ages World wars and the 20th century Explore the rich and fascinating history of Scotland Want to discover how a small country on the edge of northern Europe packs an almighty historical punch? Scottish History For Dummies is your guide to the story of Scotland and her place within the historical narratives of Britain, Europe and the rest of the world. From the Beaker people right up to the present day, it's all inside. Meet the peoples of Scotland - get to know how the peoples who lived through the Stone, Bronze and Iron ages lived, what they ate and how they were viewed by the Romans Witness the making of a kingdom - discover how the Kingdom of Alba came to be -- thanks largely to the actions of Kenneth MacAlpin, whose Gaels defeated the Picts Encounter the superheroes of Scottish history - meet the men whose battles against English domination created the nation of Scotland: William Wallace and Robert the Bruce Travel through Great Britain and its Empire - explore the events surrounding the unmaking of Scotland as a nation during the 18th century and how they impacted Scottish national identity Explore an industrial economy - pull back the curtain on how Scotland was built into an industrial economy by inventors, explorers and missionaries Open the book and find: The Roman invasion and (near) conquest of Scotland Scotland's politics, languages and religion The reigns of William I, Alexander II and Alexander III The Wars of Independence Scotland during the Renaissance Charles I and the Wars of the Three Kingdoms Industrialisation and the Highland Clearances The making of modern Scotland

Author Biography

William Knox, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer of History at the University of St Andrews, Scotland's first university.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Scottish History 5 Chapter 1: Welcome to Scotland 7 Chapter 2: From Nomads to Farmers: The Earliest Peoples 13 Chapter 3: Disunited Kingdoms (80–750) 21 Part II: Making the Kingdom (840–1286) 31 Chapter 4: The Kingdom of Alba (840–1040) 33 Chapter 5: Good Kings, Bad Kings and a Saintly Queen (1034–1153) 43 Chapter 6: Peace and Plenty? (1153–1286) 57 Part III: Making the Nation (1286–1542) 69 Chapter 7: The Wars of Independence (1286–1371) 71 Chapter 8: The Foundations of the Stewart Dynasty (1371–1460) 91 Chapter 9: Renaissance Scotland (1460–1542) 109 Part IV: The Unmaking of a Nation (1540–1750) 131 Chapter 10: From Reformation to the Union of the Crowns (1540–1625) 133 Chapter 11: King, Commonwealth and Revolution (1625–1690) 157 Chapter 12: The Unmaking of a Nation (1690–1750) 179 Part V: The Remaking of a Nation (1750–1918) 199 Chapter 13: A Nation in Transition (1750–1832) 201 Chapter 14: The Making of Modern Scotland (1832–1918) 227 Part VI: New Beginnings (1918–2000) 257 Chapter 15: The Devil's Decades: Politics and Poverty (1918 –1945) 259 Chapter 16: The Rebirth of a Nation (1945–2000) 271 Part VII: The Part of Tens 287 Chapter 17: Ten Great Places to Visit in Scotland 289 Chapter 18: Ten Little-Known Scottish People Who Are Worth Knowing About 295 Chapter 19: Ten Things Scotland Has Given to the World 305 Index 311

Review

"This book is nothing if not comprehensive." (Frost Magazine, August 2014)

Long Description

Learn about: The history of Scotland from the Stone Age to today The Industrial Revolution and Highland Clearances Independence drives through the ages World wars and the 20th century Explore the rich and fascinating history of Scotland Want to discover how a small country on the edge of northern Europe packs an almighty historical punch? Scottish History For Dummies is your guide to the story of Scotland and her place within the historical narratives of Britain, Europe and the rest of the world. From the Beaker people right up to the present day, it's all inside. Meet the peoples of Scotland - get to know how the peoples who lived through the Stone, Bronze and Iron ages lived, what they ate and how they were viewed by the Romans Witness the making of a kingdom - discover how the Kingdom of Alba came to be -- thanks largely to the actions of Kenneth MacAlpin, whose Gaels defeated the Picts Encounter the superheroes of Scottish history - meet the men whose battles against English domination created the nation of Scotland: William Wallace and Robert the Bruce Travel through Great Britain and its Empire - explore the events surrounding the unmaking of Scotland as a nation during the 18th century and how they impacted Scottish national identity Explore an industrial economy - pull back the curtain on how Scotland was built into an industrial economy by inventors, explorers and missionaries Open the book and find: The Roman invasion and (near) conquest of Scotland Scotland's politics, languages and religion The reigns of William I, Alexander II and Alexander III The Wars of Independence Scotland during the Renaissance Charles I and the Wars of the Three Kingdoms Industrialisation and the Highland Clearances The making of modern Scotland

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"This book is nothing if not comprehensive" (Frost Magazine, August 2014)

Details ISBN1118676157 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Year 2014 ISBN-10 1118676157 ISBN-13 9781118676158 Format Paperback Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 941.1 Media Book Publication Date 2014-07-25 Illustrations illustrations Pages 336 Edition 1st Short Title SCOTTISH HIST FOR DUMMIES Series For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback) Language English UK Release Date 2014-07-25 NZ Release Date 2014-09-09 Author William Knox Imprint For Dummies Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2014-07-25 AU Release Date 2014-07-10 We've got this

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