The Identity of the Scottish Nation
Download or Read eBook The Identity of the Scottish Nation PDF written by William Ferguson and published by Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : William Ferguson |
| Publisher | : Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press |
| Total Pages | : 360 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015043214967 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Identity of the Scottish Nation by : William Ferguson
Book excerpt: From the earliest times to the present day, this work traces the origin of Scottish national identity and people's perceptions of it. It covers the Scottish Origin Legend, expressed in the works of medieval chroniclers, to the ideas of contemporary historians. The author also examines such topics as: Gaelic kingship, George Buchanan, the Reformation, the Enlightenment, James Macpherson, Goths versus Gaels, and George Chalmers.
