Description
About the Author
Rosalind Mitchison was Professor of Social History at the University of Edinburgh until her retirement. She is author of several books on Scottish history including Lordship to Patronage: Scotland 1603-1745 (1990) and The Old Poor Law in Scotland: The Experience of Poverty (2000).
Reviews
'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 Review
Book Information
ISBN 9780415278805
Author Rosalind Mitchison
Format Paperback
Page Count 488
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 900g
