The Declaration of Arbroath MCCCXX

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. 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 Hous 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, with titles in black and green to the spine. Light shelf wear to top edge. Mark where price sticker has been removed from the bottom of the rear board. Otherwise the book is in excellent condition.

Seller Inventory # ScotHist238c

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Declaration of Arbroath MCCCXX
• Publisher: Edinburgh at The University Press, Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 1970
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 085224181X
• ISBN 13: 9780852241813
• Binding: Decorated Covered Hardback
• Edition: First Edition Thus
• Condition: Very 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.