Scotland: A Concise History (Illustrated National Histories) - Softcover

Fitzroy Maclean

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0500289875 ISBN 13: 9780500289877

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

Here is the new revised edition of Macleans classic work with a new added chapter by Magnus Linklater, who also revised the last edition, that brings the story of Scotland right up to date. Linklater examines how the new Scottish Parliament has fared and discusses significant events such as the controversies over the Holyrood parliament building, devolution and the transfer of taxation rights from Westminster, and the release of the Lockerbie bomber, as well as the fallout from the 2008 global financial crash and the debate about independence and the future of the United Kingdom now that the Scottish National Party is in power.

About this title

Review:

A classic account --The Scots Magazine

About the Author:

Fitzroy Maclean held important posts in the British diplomatic service, armed forces, and government. His books include Highlanders: A History of the Highland Clans. Magnus Linklater writes regularly for The Scotsman and The Times and was a contributor to The Great Cities in History.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0500289875
• ISBN 13: 9780500289877
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 260