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The History And Chronicles Of Scotland (Volume Ii)

The History And Chronicles Of Scotland (Volume Ii)

Boece, Hector

Paperback

Genealogy & HeraldryGeneral World HistoryBritish History

ISBN10: 9354419232
ISBN13: 9789354419232
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 17 2021
Pages: 520
Weight: 1.66
Height: 1.16 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Long before Union or empire, Scotland told its own story in Latin and legend. Here begins Scotland's own story. The History And Chronicles Of Scotland (Volume II) stands as a classic scottish history edition, continuing Hector Boece's sweeping account of the kings, church and conflicts that shaped a distinct scotland national history. As scottish history chronicle volume 2, it follows the fortunes of the realm through dynastic struggle, alliance and betrayal, tracing the line of the scottish monarchy history across centuries of early scotland history. Written at the dawn of Renaissance humanism, Boece's narrative blends medieval tradition with emerging scholarship, offering an intimate window onto early scotland political history and the evolving identity of the preunion kingdom of scotland. Long recognised as one of the great medieval british chronicles, Boece's work helped frame later george buchanan scotland history and remains essential for anyone seeking the roots of the nation's story. As a primary source history text, it invites close reading of how Scots in the sixteenth century understood their past, power and place among neighbouring kingdoms. Ideal for academic scottish history study and for scottish history students, it also rewards the general reader drawn to vivid narrative, court intrigue and the making of a kingdom. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

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