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The Mither Tongue

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Scots: The Mither Tongue is a classic of contemporary Scottish culture and essential reading for those who care about their country's identity in the twenty-first century. It is a passionately written history of how the Scots have come to speak the way they do and has acted as a catalyst for radical changes in attitude towards the language.In this completely revised edition, Kay vigorously renews ... Read more

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Scots: The Mither Tongue is a classic of contemporary Scottish culture and essential reading for those who care about their country's identity in the twenty-first century. It is a passionately written history of how the Scots have come to speak the way they do and has acted as a catalyst for radical changes in attitude towards the language.In this completely revised edition, Kay vigorously renews
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The Scottish World

A Journey Into the Scottish Diaspora

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'Thaim wi a guid Scots tongue in their heid are fit tae gang ower the warld'In The Scottish World, renowned broadcaster Billy Kay takes us on a global journey of discovery, highlighting the extraordinary influence the Scots have had on communities and cultures on almost every continent.While others have questioned the self-confidence of the Scots, Kay has travelled the world from Bangkok to Brazil ... Read more

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'Thaim wi a guid Scots tongue in their heid are fit tae gang ower the warld'In The Scottish World, renowned broadcaster Billy Kay takes us on a global journey of discovery, highlighting the extraordinary influence the Scots have had on communities and cultures on almost every continent.While others have questioned the self-confidence of the Scots, Kay has travelled the world from Bangkok to Brazil
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Scotland, A Very Peculiar History Volume 2

by Fiona Macdonald ...

Series Book 4 - A Very Peculiar History
“Scots Wha Hae!” 'Scotland, A Very Peculiar History - Volume 2' is the concluding part of a lively and informative account of the vibrant history of Scotland, from the beginnings of Stewart rule up to modern-day Scotland. Celebrating the many and varied cultural and historic achievements of the Scottish, from the fierce Jacobite uprising to John Logie Baird's insulating socks, this ebook provides ... Read more

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“Scots Wha Hae!” 'Scotland, A Very Peculiar History - Volume 2' is the concluding part of a lively and informative account of the vibrant history of Scotland, from the beginnings of Stewart rule up to modern-day Scotland. Celebrating the many and varied cultural and historic achievements of the Scottish, from the fierce Jacobite uprising to John Logie Baird's insulating socks, this ebook provides
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The Debatable Land

The Lost World Between Scotland and England

by Graham Robb ...

"[An] entertaining work of geographical sleuthing.…Surprises abound." —The New YorkerAn oft-overlooked region lies at the heart of British national history: the Debatable Land. The oldest detectable territorial division in Great Britain, the Debatable Land once served as a buffer between England and Scotland. It was once the bloodiest region in the country, fought over by Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, ... Read more

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"[An] entertaining work of geographical sleuthing.…Surprises abound." —The New YorkerAn oft-overlooked region lies at the heart of British national history: the Debatable Land. The oldest detectable territorial division in Great Britain, the Debatable Land once served as a buffer between England and Scotland. It was once the bloodiest region in the country, fought over by Henry VIII, Elizabeth I,
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The Invention of Scotland

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Crowded with Genius

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The Ultimate Guide to Being Scottish

by Clark McGinn ...

Series Book 1 - Ultimate Scotland
What makes the Ultimate Scot? Is it the ability to identify a tartan pattern from 50 yards? Maybe it's being able to recite the two forgotten verses of Auld Lang Syne? Or perhaps it's knowing your single malt from a double malt? The Ultimate Guide to Being Scottish examines in hilarious detail the history, politics and traditions that make Scots great. Exploring the best of scottish culture, this ... Read more

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What makes the Ultimate Scot? Is it the ability to identify a tartan pattern from 50 yards? Maybe it's being able to recite the two forgotten verses of Auld Lang Syne? Or perhaps it's knowing your single malt from a double malt? The Ultimate Guide to Being Scottish examines in hilarious detail the history, politics and traditions that make Scots great. Exploring the best of scottish culture, this
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The Reivers

The Story of the Border Reivers

by Alistair Moffat ...

An "exciting and dramatic" history of the raiders who ruled the lawless Anglo-Scottish borderlands for over a century ( Cumberland News).Nowhere else in Britain in the modern era, or indeed in Europe, did civil order break down over such a wide area, or for such a long time, as on the border country between Scotland and England. For more than a century, the hoofbeats of countless raiding parties ... Read more

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An "exciting and dramatic" history of the raiders who ruled the lawless Anglo-Scottish borderlands for over a century ( Cumberland News).Nowhere else in Britain in the modern era, or indeed in Europe, did civil order break down over such a wide area, or for such a long time, as on the border country between Scotland and England. For more than a century, the hoofbeats of countless raiding parties
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How the Scots Invented the Modern World

The True Story of How Western Europe's Poorest Nation Created Our World and Everything in It

by Arthur Herman ...

An exciting account of the origins of the modern worldWho formed the first literate society? Who invented our modern ideas of democracy and free market capitalism? The Scots. As historian and author Arthur Herman reveals, in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries Scotland made crucial contributions to science, philosophy, literature, education, medicine, commerce, and politics—contributions that ... Read more

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An exciting account of the origins of the modern worldWho formed the first literate society? Who invented our modern ideas of democracy and free market capitalism? The Scots. As historian and author Arthur Herman reveals, in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries Scotland made crucial contributions to science, philosophy, literature, education, medicine, commerce, and politics—contributions that
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Scottish History: Strange but True

Strange But True

by John and Noreen Hamilton ...

Series series Strange but True
Discover the strange and true stories that shaped Scotland's past.From ancient battles to modern-day mysteries, Scottish History: Strange but True unearths the most bizarre and hilarious facts about Scotland's rich heritage. Explore the iconic figures, peculiar events, and cultural quirks that define this captivating nation.Perfect for history buffs and curious readers alike, this collection of ... Read more

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Discover the strange and true stories that shaped Scotland's past.From ancient battles to modern-day mysteries, Scottish History: Strange but True unearths the most bizarre and hilarious facts about Scotland's rich heritage. Explore the iconic figures, peculiar events, and cultural quirks that define this captivating nation.Perfect for history buffs and curious readers alike, this collection of
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Warriors of the Word

The World of the Scottish Highlanders

by Michael Newton ...

An enlightening illustrated overview of Gaelic culture and history in Scotland.Words have always held great power in the Gaelic traditions of the Scottish Highlands: Bardic poems bought immortality for their subjects; satires threatened to ruin reputations and cause physical injury; clan sagas recounted family origins and struggles for power; incantations invoked blessings and curses. Even in the ... Read more

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An enlightening illustrated overview of Gaelic culture and history in Scotland.Words have always held great power in the Gaelic traditions of the Scottish Highlands: Bardic poems bought immortality for their subjects; satires threatened to ruin reputations and cause physical injury; clan sagas recounted family origins and struggles for power; incantations invoked blessings and curses. Even in the
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Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors

A Guide for Family Historians

by Ian Maxwell ...

Series series Tracing Your Ancestors
This guide to Scottish ancestry records offers detailed social history on how our ancestors lived, as well as resources for family historians.Scotland's history has been influenced by many factors—the division between the Highlands and the Lowlands, the feudal system, the Reformation, the industrial revolution —that have shaped the country's past and impacted on the lives of its people. Tracing ... Read more

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This guide to Scottish ancestry records offers detailed social history on how our ancestors lived, as well as resources for family historians.Scotland's history has been influenced by many factors—the division between the Highlands and the Lowlands, the feudal system, the Reformation, the industrial revolution —that have shaped the country's past and impacted on the lives of its people. Tracing
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