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Scotland's Forgotten Past
A History of the Mislaid, Misplaced and Misunderstood
- 224 pages
- English
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About this book
While Scotlands history cannot be separated from its kings and queens, saints and warriors, there is a rich story to tell about the countrys lesser-known places, people and events. This colourful history of Scotland tells those other tales, half-forgotten or misunderstood, that have been submerged by the wash of history. Bringing these stories to light and to life, this entertaining book reveals the richness and complexity of this nation on the northwest edge of Europe.
Alistair Moffat guides us from the geological formation of the land that makes up Scotland to the first evidence of human habitation right up to modern times. In the process, we learn about the cave of headless children, the origins of the Scottish kings and the real heroes of Scottish independence, the invention of tartan and the romance of the Highlands, Scotlands answer to Shakespeare, and the many U.S. Presidents with Scottish heritage, among many other fascinating tales brought to life by Joe McLarens attractive woodcut-style illustrations. Even the most knowledgeable Scot will experience a sense of newfound knowledge and appreciation for this unique country, its history and people.
Alistair Moffat guides us from the geological formation of the land that makes up Scotland to the first evidence of human habitation right up to modern times. In the process, we learn about the cave of headless children, the origins of the Scottish kings and the real heroes of Scottish independence, the invention of tartan and the romance of the Highlands, Scotlands answer to Shakespeare, and the many U.S. Presidents with Scottish heritage, among many other fascinating tales brought to life by Joe McLarens attractive woodcut-style illustrations. Even the most knowledgeable Scot will experience a sense of newfound knowledge and appreciation for this unique country, its history and people.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- About the author
- Other titles of interest
- Contents
- Dedication
- Introduction
- 1 The Primeval Pile-Up
- 2 The Great Halls
- 3 The Cave of the Headless Children
- 4 High Noon on Lewis
- 5 Nailed
- 6 Bad Spelling
- 7 The Problem of the Picts
- 8 The Pirate Kings
- 9 English Scotland
- 10 The Islands of the Strangers
- 11 The Lost Cities
- 12 Fatal Attraction
- 13 Wallace, Moray and Bruce
- 14 Smarter Scots
- 15 Whaurâs Yer Wullie Shakespeare Noo?
- 16 The Chapel
- 17 Robert Careyâs Ride
- 18 The Chosen People
- 19 17007
- 20 Frankenstein
- 21 The Brilliant Blacksmith
- 22 The Man in Tights
- 23 The Fire of the Dram
- 24 Aberdeen Angus
- 25 Tweed
- 26 Peter Pan
- 27 Ugly Scotland
- 28 The Stop Line
- 29 The Scottish Nazi
- 30 The Battle Rant
- 31 Tom Johnston
- 32 Stone Broke
- 33 Scotch-Irish
- 34 The Scottish Cringe
- 35 Margotâs Man and Murrayâs Maw
- 36 Reconvened
- Epilogue
- Bibliography
- Index
- Copyright