Edited by Michael Lynch, Professor of Scottish History, University of
Edinburgh
Covers more than 20 centuries of history, and interprets history broadly,
covering for example archaeology, climate, culture, languages
Contributors include the foremost authorities in their fields
Multi-authored entries analyse key themes such as national identity, women
and society, living standards, and religious belief in great depth
Covers immigration, migration, and emigration in great depth, and deals
extensively with Scots abroad - from Canada to Russia to New Zealand
The A-Z entries are complimented by maps, genealogies, a glossary, a
chronology, and an extensive guide to further reading
Includes historical personalities such as Columba, Macbeth, and William
Wallace
Extends from Orkney and Shetland to Galloway, from the Western Isles to the
Borders
784 pages, 234mm x 156mm
This has to be a "must have" for contributors to this list. It comes out on
25th of this month.
http://www.oup.co.uk/isbn/0-19-211696-7
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