In this book, Alistair Moffat brings vividly to life the story of this great nation, from the dawn of prehistory through to the twenty-first century. Ambitious,

Drawing on research from a wide range of disciplines, including archaeology, economics, science, religion and literature, this is a history of Scotland's people

Andrew Lang, the author of this book, considers Scotland's history outside the country's ties with England. Lang stresses that the British and Scottish cultures

From Treasure Island to Trainspotting, Scotland's rich literary tradition has influenced writing across centuries and cultures far beyond its borders. Here, for

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