Scotland got its first parliament for nearly 300 years in July 1999, but there is no other short history of the country available which deals with these recent developments, and places them within their historical and cultural context. This book is be a clear narrative history of Scotland from prehistoric times until the present day, taking account of attitudes to Scotland which tend to be filtered through enduring stereotypes. - ;Christopher Harvie, one of the country`s leading historians and political writers, discusses the Scottish land, people, and culture in a gripping narrative. Scotland: A Short History, presents a clear history of Scotland from prehistoric times until the present day, ranging from the shaping of the kingdom, medieval Scotland, reformation and dual monarchy, union and enlightenment to industrialization and the massive changes witnessed in the twentieth century. He deals mercilesslywith old clich--eacute--;s, and applies the results of new research, placing recent developments within a historical and cultural context. - ;The authoritative combination of Harvie and the OUP ... should guarantee that this `Short History` becomes the definitive one for the foreseeable future. - The Glasgow Herald
