Scotland: A Very Short Introduction

by Rab Houston

Book Overview

Scotland's past is too often seen through a film of myths and misconceptions. In this Very Short Introduction, Rab Houston explores the key themes from more than 1,000 years of Scotland's very real and very fascinating history. Covering everything from the Jacobites to devolution to the modern economy, this concise account presents a fully-integrated picture of Scottish society, culture, politics and religion. Houston examines a range of important...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019923079X
• ISBN13: 9780199230792
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.3" x 6.6"