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Scottish History - The Power of the Past

English · Paperback / Softback

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Informationen zum Autor Edward J. Cowan and Richard J. Finlay Klappentext This book examines how generations of Scots have exploited and reshaped history to meet their needs, from the conquest of the Picts to the refounding of Parliament. Chapters explore the violent manipulations of the past in medieval Scotland, the Scottish Reformation, the transformation of "Highland barbarism" into "Gaelicism," and other issues. By exploring how the people of Scotland have variously understood, used, and been inspired by the past, this book offers a series of insights into the concerns of previous generations and their understanding of themselves and their times. It throws fresh light on the evolution of history in Scotland and on the actions and ambitions of the Scots who have formed and reformed the nation. Zusammenfassung This book examines the power of the past upon the present. It shows how generations of Scots have exploited and reshaped history to meet the needs of a series of presents! from the conquest of the Picts to the refounding of Parliament.

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Authors Edward J (Professor of Scottish History Cowan, Edward J Finlay Cowan, Edward J. Finlay Cowan
Assisted by Edward J Cowan (Editor), Edward J. Cowan (Editor), Richard J Finlay (Editor), Richard J. Finlay (Editor)
Publisher Edinburgh University Press
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 08.04.2002
 
EAN 9780748614202
ISBN 978-0-7486-1420-2
No. of pages 320
Subjects Humanities, art, music > History
Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries

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