| Scottish History Books |
Browse through our selection of the best selling books about a wide range of Scottish history and cultural topics. Click on any title for further information or to place an order.
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Wallace
: A Biography by Peter Reese | |
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ships in 2-3 days Interlink Pub Group Paperback - 182 pages (March 1998) |
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A reviewer, July 4,
2000  Factual, Logical, but Dry For a cut and paste biography, this book does an excellent job of conveying facts (or offering up what may be facts) and making it plain that certain things are under speculation. It offers different opinions from different sources, but lacks personal touch. It wasn't emotionally engaging in the... Read more | |||
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Robert
the Bruce : King of Scots by Ronald McNair Scott | |
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ships in 24 hours Carroll & Graf Paperback (April 1996) |
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Marc D. Graham, March 20, 2000
 Scots wham Bruce has aften led.... In further efforts to create a deeper connection to our Scottish heritage, I came across "Robert the Bruce--King of Scots" by Ronald McNair Scott. Escaping the tendency toward the dryness which befalls many historians--indeed, which seems unavoidable when reciting names and place and... Read more | |||
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History of Scotland by Bruce Lenman, et al | |
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ships in 1-2 weeks Viking Pr Paperback 2nd Rep edition (March 1992) |
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J. M. Showalter,
September 25, 2000
 A very well-written history... This is simply put one of the best places to start an inquiry into Scottish history. Allowing the comments of one of the other reviewers, this book might not answer EVERY question that one might have regarding all of the specifics of Scots history. As in any book that sets out to tell the whole... Read more | |||
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Lighthouse
Stevensons, The by Bella Bathurst, Richard Dominick | |
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ships in 2-3 days Harper Collins Canada Hardcover - 278 pages (September 1999) |
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Amazon.com"Whenever I smell salt water, I know that I am not far from one of the works of my ancestors." --Robert Louis StevensonThe 14 lighthouses dotting the Scottish coast were all built by the same family that produced Robert Louis Stevenson, Scotland's most famous novelist. Surprised? Bella Bathurst... Read more | |||
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| 5. | William
Wallace : Brave Heart by James A. MacKay | ||
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ships in 2-3 days Mainstream Pub Co Ltd Paperback - 288 pages (May 1996) |
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whaley@infonline.net, July 7, 1998
 An engrossing history of Scotland's national hero! James A Mackay's biography of William Wallace is a must read for anyone interested in heroic exploits. While the William Wallace portrayed by Mackay is different from the version portrayed by Mel Gibson, the discriminating reader will be rewarded. Mackay does a masterful job in researching a figure... Read more | |||
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Mary
Queen of Scots by Antonia Fraser, Lady Antonia Fraser | |
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ships in 2-3 days Delta Paperback Reprint edition (October 1993) |
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| From 500
Great Books by Women; review by Lynne Auld The tragic life of Mary, Queen of Scots has long fascinated students of history and dreamy young girls alike. In this scholarly, comprehensive, and moving biography, Antonia Fraser skillfully guides the reader through the genealogical labyrinths and convoluted intrigues of the Scottish, English and... Read more | |||
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The
Sisters of Henry VIII : The Tumultuous Lives of Margaret of Scotland and
Mary of France by Maria Perry | |
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ships in 24 hours St Martins Pr (Trade) Hardcover - 272 pages 1 Us Ed edition (October 1999) |
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| Amazon.com Everyone knows that Henry VIII had six wives. Few people realize, however, that he had two sisters who became queens of Scotland and France, scandalizing their brother and most of Europe in the process. In The Sisters of Henry VIII: The Tumultuous Lives of Margaret of Scotland and Mary of France, ... Read more | |||
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Highlanders
: A History of the Scottish Clans by Fitzroy MacLean | |
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Ordered Penguin Studio Hardcover (September 1995) |
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| Synopsis A lavishly illustrated companion volume to the fall 1995 PBS-television documentary of the same name recounts the history, clans, and culture of the Scottish Highlands and celebrates the exploits of Bonnie Prince Charlie. 15,000 first printing. National ad/promo. TV tie-in. Read more | |||
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Scotch-Irish
: A Social History by James G. Leyburn | |
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ships in 2-3 days Univ of North Carolina Pr Paperback Reprint edition (September 1989) |
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| Cam Martin, July 11,
2000 A must read for Presbyterians & Scotch Irish Pennsylvanians This book is a classic. I'm thankful it has been reprinted! The author's observations are even handed and well documented. He presents a comprehensive overview of a people, their geography and their faith - spanning centuries. Sheds light on the Scotch Irish role in the Revolutionary War, settling... Read more | |||
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The
Scottish Nation : A History 1700-2000 by T. M. Devine | |
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ships in 24 hours Viking Pr Hardcover - 624 pages (November 1999) |
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| Amazon.com Scotland had long been a de facto colony of England by the time the Act of Union between the two countries was signed in 1707. Even so, writes historian T.M. Devine, it was a colony that proudly refused to consider itself anything other than a separate nation, one that bound itself to historical... Read more | |||
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Scotland
: A Concise History by Fitzroy MacLean, Fizroy MacLean | |
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ships in 24 hours Thames & Hudson Paperback Revised edition (April 1993) |
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| The Scotsman
Magnificently illustrated, it is a constant visual delight . . . an admirable introduction to a fascinating subject. Read more | |||
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The
Origins of Freemasonry : Scotland's Century, 1590-1710 by David Stevenson | |
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ships in 24 hours Cambridge Univ Pr (Pap Txt) Paperback Reprint edition (November 1990) |
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| benhoff, May 30,
2000 At Last! Some Factual Pre-1717 Masonic History! The question of Freemasonry's origins and history prior to the establishment of the Grand Lodge of England in 1717 is such a morass of speculation, supposition, and wishful thinking that professional historians - Stevenson included - feel the need to justify their researches in this subject lest... Read more | |||
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Castles
of England, Scotland and Wales by Paul Johnson | |
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| Book Description From Edinburgh to Tintagel, this is a pictorially stunning tour of Britain's many castles. Featuring 130 color photos. Together, England, Scotland, and Wales possess one of the largest and most impressive collections of castles anywhere in the world. Castles have had a key role in Britain's history,... Read more | |||
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Carolina
Scots: An Historical and Genealogical Study of Over 100 Years of
Emigration by Douglas F. Kelly, Caroline S. Kelly | |
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ships in 24 hours 1739 Publications Hardcover - 485 pages 1 Ed edition (July 1, 1998) |
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| Our State-The Magazine for
North Carolina, October, 1999 CAROLINA SCOTS provides an opportunity to research and better understand one's Scottish heritage. The authors examine the social, political and religious aspects that form a rich culture, making a direct link from the Scottish Highlands to eastern North Carolina. They also provide a meticulous... Read more | |||
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Kings
& Queens of England and Scotland by Plantagenet Somerset Fry, Plantagenet Somerset Fry | |
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ships in 24 hours DK Publishing Paperback - 96 pages 1 Amer Ed edition (May 1, 1999) |
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| Book Description A compact visual guide to the royal heritage of Great Britain and Scotland. From the first Saxon king to Charles, Prince of Wales, Kings & Queens of England & Scotland conveys the drama and history of Britain's royal lineage. Private lives, public perceptions, and pageants are all gloriously... Read more | |||
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Roy MacGregor : His Life & Times by W. H. Murray | |
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ships in 2-3 days Interlink Pub Group Paperback - 314 pages (March 1998) |
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| misterlouie,
February 24, 2000
Excellent, in-depth work A fascinating biography. This book inspired the film with Liam Neeson, but is so much more than a glimpse of the incidents chronicled in the film. W.H. Murray has given a well-researched, well-documented look at highland life that enables the reader to step into the shoes (or lack thereof) of the... Read more | |||
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The
Haggis : A Little History by Clarissa Dickson Wright, et al | |
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ships in 2-3 days Pelican Pub Co Hardcover - 60 pages (April 1998) |
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| A reviewer, October
31, 1999
what a breath of fresh air!! I'm so tired of all these yuppie cooking shows. I think that the "Two Fat Ladies" is such a refreshing breath of fresh air! Whenever I see it on the television, I stop what I'm doing and get ready to learn something and have a great laugh. I appreciate it even more now that Jennifer has... Read more | |||
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Ring
of Bright Water (Penguin Nature Classics Series) by Gavin Maxwell | |
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ships in 24 hours Penguin USA (Paper) Paperback Reprint edition (April 1996) |
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| A reviewer, June 7,
1999 The perfect nature book Despite being a book written 40 years ago, the delightful stories are perfect to read over and over. If you only know it as 'the book about the pet otter', it also has dozens of other little vingettes in it. Marvelous, a classic! Read more | |||
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In
Search of Ancient Scotland, A Guide for The Independent
Traveler by Gerald M. Ruzicki, et al | |
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ships in 24 hours Aspen Grove Publishing Paperback - 352 pages (March 1, 2000) |
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| Susan Allen Toth, author of
"My Love Affair With England: A "In Search of Ancient Scotland" is that best kind of guidebook, one that will lead its readers into fascinating explorations of sites they might never find on their own. It is full of common-sense evaluations, advice, and remarkably precise directions about where to find Scotland's ancient... Read more | |||
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Clans
and Families of Scotland : The History of the Scottish
Tartan by Alexander Fulton | |
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ships in 2-3 days Book Sales Hardcover - 224 pages (April 1999) |
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| A reviewer, May 19,
2000 On wi' the Tartan ! This book follows a well worn pattern but does it well. A small section is devoted to each name, its tartan is illustrated and, in this case, a major advantage is the inclusion of the heraldic drawings of the chief's arms and in some cases, standards, by the late Don Pottinger, Islay Herald at the... Read more | |||
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Highlanders
: A History of the Gaels by John MacLeod | |
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ships in 24 hours Trafalgar Square Paperback Reprint edition (July 1998) |
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| Book Description In this sweeping chronicle, award-winning journalist John Macleod offers an insider's view of the Scottish Highlands, from the Stone Age to the present day. In this illuminating, wonderfully readable study, John Macleod unfolds the history of the land and people of the Scottish Highlands. From... Read more | |||
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| 22. | The
Story of Scotland by Nigel Tranter | ||
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Ordered Neil Wilson Pub Ltd Paperback - 288 pages (January 2000) |
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| William Davis, July
8, 2000 I enjoyed this book tremendously This is a history book, but also is a novel about the last 2000 years of Scotland. And furthermore, we are in the presence of a great book. I red it while taking my holidays in the Highlands of that far country. It was like a dream come true because Scotish history is very romantic from every... Read more | |||
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A
Wee Nip at the 19th Hole : A History of the St. Andrews
Caddie by Richard MacKenzie | |
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| Amazon.com Golfers generally seek wisdom, instruction, inspiration, and sympathy from their reading on the game. A Wee Nip tees up something else: charm. A thoroughly delightful and spirited romp through the subculture of St. Andrews's caddies, it fondly chronicles how toting bags at the game's hallowed... Read more | |||
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The
Highland Scots of North Carolina, 1732-1776 by Duane Meyer | |
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ships in 2-3 days Univ of North Carolina Pr Paperback Reprint edition (August 1987) |
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| A reviewer,
September 20, 2000
Background for my family line This book has excellent information on where my line came from in the Highlands. The description of the economy, the living conditions, the government and clan disharmony, as well as the religion question, all provide a good picture of where our Scots came from and the conditions of their lives. My... Read more | |||
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Blind
Harry's Wallace by William Hamilton, et al | |
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Ordered Luath Pr Paperback - 227 pages (November 1999) |
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A reviewer, June 21,
2000  The only true Braveheart Are you a fan of Braveheart? Well this is the book for you. This is not only the one true written history of William Wallace, but it describes him to a T. If you are interested in Scotland, William Wallace, or even history in general, then you will want to read this book time and time again. Read more | |||
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