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The History Of Scotland: From The Earliest Accounts Of That Nation, To The Reign Of King James Vi (Volume I)

The History Of Scotland: From The Earliest Accounts Of That Nation, To The Reign Of King James Vi (Volume I)

Buchanan, George

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Genealogy & HeraldryGeneral World HistoryBritish History

ISBN10: 9354443621
ISBN13: 9789354443626
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 24 2021
Pages: 420
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Power, lineage and belief collide in this foundational account of Scotlands past. The voice is uncompromisingly vivid. In Volume I of The History Of Scotland, humanist scholar George Buchanan traces the nation from its earliest recorded traditions through the rise of the Scottish monarchy and kings, revealing how faith, law and power intertwined across medieval and Renaissance Scotland. A recognised Scottish history classic, it reads as both narrative and argument, an early modern history book that probes the origins of authority and the character of a kingdom on the edge of Tudor and Stuart Britain. First published in the sixteenth century, Buchanan's work remains a cornerstone primary source history text for understanding the political history of Scotland in the centuries leading to the reign of King James VI. His sharp, learned chronicle illuminates pre Union Scotland history and the world that shaped Mary Queen of Scots history, offering a rich backdrop for anyone exploring Scotland to James VI era debates about sovereignty and resistance. Erudite yet often stark, it rewards close study for historians and scholars while still compelling curious readers who want a deeper, more searching perspective than modern summaries provide. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Ideal for any Scottish history reference collection, it will appeal equally to specialists in medieval and Renaissance Scotland and to lovers of classic historical literature seeking a durable, beautiful edition to own and revisit.

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