Magnus Magnusson's starting point is Sir Walter Scott's classic version of Scotland's history, 'Tales of a Grandfather' (1827-29), which has moulded the views of generations of Scottish schoolchildren. Like Scott, Magnus Magnusson is a master story teller. In investigating the many questions raised by the nation's turbulent and often poignant past, he gives full weight to the living treasure of local legends and tradition which he believes has as much resonance as academic analysis. Where did the 'Scots' come from? What is the truth about such historical figures as Macbeth, William Wallace and Robert Bruce? What was the significance of the tragic reign of Mary Queen of Scots? What was the impact of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his brutal defeat at Culloden?
Manufacturer
- Author
- Magnus Magnusson
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Skroutz Book Awards 2025
- -
- Skroutz Book Awards 2026
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- Type
- General History
- Language
- English
- Subtitle
- The Story of a Nation
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 752
- Release Date
- -
- Publication Date
- 2001
- Dimensions
- 14x21 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9780006531913
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