Synopses & Reviews
The Oxford Companion to Scottish History has more than 170 expert contributors. It interprets history broadly, including archaeology, architecture, climate, culture, folk belief, geology, and the langauages of Scotland. It covers more than 20 centuries of history, including immigrants, migrants, and emigrants. It extends from Orkney and Shetland to Galloway, the Western Isles to the Borders. It deals extensively with Scots abroad, from Canada to Russia to New Zealand. More than 500,000 words in length, it is comprehensive. It includes entries on historical figures from Columba, Macbeth, and William Wallace to James (Paraffin) Young. It covers Burns Clubs, curling, and shinty. It ranges from clans to Clearances and Covenanters. The Oxford Companion to Scottish History has a broader range of topics and approches, and a more much more authoritative list of contributors than any of its competitors. It also stands alone in providing analysis of issues such as national identity and living standards.
Synopsis
Authoritative and hugely informative, with over 170 contributors, this is an essential companion for anyone interested in Scottish history. It includes Columba, Macbeth, and William Wallace; Burns Clubs, curling, and shinty; clans, Clearances and Covenanters. It covers Scotland from Orkney and Shetland to Galloway, and Scots abroad from Canada to Russia to New Zealand.
About the Author
Michael Lynch is Sir William Fraser Professor of Scottish History and Palaeolgraphy at the University of Edinburgh. He is Chairman of the Ancient Monuments Board for Scotland and President of the Historical Association of Scotland.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
List of Contributors
Classified Contents
Abbreviations
Note to Reader
The Oxford Companion to Scottish History
Glossary
Maps
Genealogies
Chronology
Guide to Further Reading
Subject Index