Scotland: 1,000 Things You Need to Know

Moore, Edwin

ISBN 10: 1843548658 / ISBN 13: 9781843548652

Published by Atlantic Books, 2008

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Synopsis:

Since before Hadrian built the wall, the Scots have been a race apart - fighters, builders, thinkers and drinkers, poets, players and pedagogues, proud of a fiercely independent creative heritage. Scotland: 1,000 Things You Need To Know is the essential guide to the land and people, containing a wealth of information on all things Scottish. How does the clan system work? Why is Irn Bru spelled like that? How many kings of Scotland died in bed? When should you use the word 'Scotch'? What actually is in a haggis? And who on earth decided that the Declaration of Arbroath was a cornerstone of modern democracy? Proudly celebrating Scottish achievement, fearlessly debunking sentiment and mythmaking, Scotland: 1,000 Things You Need To Know is the real McCoy.

About the Author: Edwin Moore was for twenty years a senior editor for the Collins Reference division in Glasgow. He is also the author of two books: Lemmings Don't Leap: 180 Myths, Misconceptions and Urban Legends Exploded (2006) and Brief Encounters: Meetings Between (Mostly) Remarkable People (2007), both published by ChambersHarrap. Scotland : 1000 Things You Need To Know is published by Atlantic in 2008.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Scotland: 1,000 Things You Need to Know
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good