The Declaration of Arbroath (MCCCXX / 1320)

Fergusson, Sir James (editor)

ISBN 10: 085224181X / ISBN 13: 9780852241813

Published by Edinburgh at The University Press, Edinburgh, 1970

About this Item

[1970]. vii, 54pp. Ex-library copy. B&W illustrations: Part of the text of the Declaration, showing early version of one passage. From the MS of the Scotichonicon formerly inj Berchin Castle, now at Register House, Edinburgh; Facsimile of the Register House copy of the Declaration, from the engraving in Anderson's Diplomata (1739); plus Facsimile of the Register House document FOLD OUT FACSIMILE in pocket in rear of book The endpapers show part of the draft text of the Declaration, from the Brechin Castle Scotichronicon. Original Latin text reconstructed, with English translation. Decorated paper covered hardback (design by George Mackie), with titles in black and green to the spine. The covers/are in excellent condition. Marks to half title page where library stickers/cards have been removed leaving with a repair where the paper has torn. Stamps to verso of title page and to rear endpaper.

Seller Inventory # ScotHist238b

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Declaration of Arbroath (MCCCXX / 1320)
• Publisher: Edinburgh at The University Press, Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 1970
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 085224181X
• ISBN 13: 9780852241813
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition Thus
• Condition: Good Plus
• Seller catalogs:
  • Scottish History
  • Scottish

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Synopsis

"The Declaration of Arbroath" is one of the best known and most treasured document in the national archives of Scotland. It is a letter from the earls and barons of Scotland to the Pope during the War of Independence, expressing the country's independent national identity and asking him to urge the English king to cease his aggression towards Scotland. The accompanying leaflet provides a translation by Sir James Fergusson, a former Keeper of the Records of Scotland. For ease of reading, the translation has been arranged into paragraphs, with shorter sentences and modern punctuation.