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Topic: Scottish Books 2 - Reviews
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wurdsmiff
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posted 02-08-2001 03:46 PM
Collins Encyclopaedia of Scotland
Keay, John (ed) & Keay, Julia (ed)
ISBN 0007103530
£ 45.00 Hardback
HarperCollins
16 Oct 2000
This is a recently revised edition of the 1994 publication. A most comprehensive reference work on all things Scottish, from personalities to places, and castles to duns.
The first edition is currently available from http://www.jamesthin.co.uk
a bargain at the reduced price of £20.
Very worthwhile, even if you just want to see the excellent castle drawings of
RW Billings which illustrate each castle entry.
One review stated; 'An awesome achievement..., just ask for the Keays next time you want to know anything about Scotland'
That's a fair assesment.------------------
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wurdsmiff
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posted 02-08-2001 04:06 PM
Don't forget the original list of Scottish book recomendations at http://www.castlesontheweb.com/quest/Forum10/HTML/000044.html
if what you want isn't here.
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wurdsmiff
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posted 02-10-2001 03:40 PM
Daniel Martin, Upper Clydesdale, a History and A Guide.
Tuckwell Press 1999, ISBN1 86232 057 8
£9.99
A wonderfully detailed little book which describes this most scenic and historic area of Scotland. Describing each locality and how to get around, Martin paints an intimate portrait of the local history and associations with well kent names.
Recommended for those who wish to follow the trail of Wallace or the Black Douglas, or enjoy the rich heritage. Features early and recent photographs of several of the areas numerous castles.------------------
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wurdsmiff
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posted 02-20-2001 02:54 PM
Scotland's Stone of Destiny, Nick Aitchison, Tempus, 2000, ISBN 0 7524 1465 8 £19.99 hardback
Providing a balance to the popular myths surrounding this ancient stone, the author argues against those myths in an attempt to show that the stone on display with the Scottish regalia at Edinburgh castle, is indeed the true stone. Aitchison provides a critical analysis of the myths, their origin, and by providing geological evidence suggests that the stone is of Scottish rather than Irish origin. The history of the stone, the events and the propaganda are explained, and although this is really an alternative explanation of the evidence thus far rather than providing new evidence, it makes a very interesting read. |
wurdsmiff
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posted 02-23-2001 03:35 PM
Dynasty, The Stuarts, 1560-1807
John Macleod, Sceptre, 1999,
ISBN 0-340-70767-4 £8.99
An easy to read history of
'one of the most glamorous, foolish and unlucky families ever to sit on our thrones: the faces that launched a thousand shortbread tins, faces of a family driven at last to extinction'
A forthright appraisal of the characters and rule of the Stuart Kings and Queens, and their uncrowned heirs, from the reign of Mary Queen of Scots.------------------
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Peter
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posted 03-01-2001 01:02 PM
 
Hope this isn't in the listing ?
Just purchased (not read as yet):
Warfare and Fortifications in the Borders
Scottish Borders Council:
by John Dent & Rory McDonald
£5. 00: almost 100 pages
ISBN 0 9530438 2 7
write to
SBC
Newtown St. Boswells
Melrose .. TD6 0SA |
AJR
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posted 03-08-2001 01:39 AM
"Scottish Country Houses and Castles"
by Sheila Forman
First published in 1967 by George Outram & Co. Ltd. and William Collins, Sons & Co. Ltd.Provides information on 50 sites, the articles being based on those originally published in the magazine "Scottish Field".
An interesting book, giving insight and information rarely seen in other books.
Being an old book, it is probably now only available in second-hand bookshops. There is no ISBN mentioned on my copy. [This message has been edited by AJR (edited 03-08-2001).] |
Peter
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posted 03-17-2001 01:35 AM
Just added to my shelf:
(not checked to see if in listings)
The Castles of Glasgow and the Clyde. 2000
Gordon W Mason £9. 95: ISBN 1 899874 18 6
A very good book over 200 pages. Relies heavily on McGibbon & Ross for plans and drawings, which is not a bad thing.
Nice sized print, friendly to use |
wurdsmiff
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posted 03-17-2001 03:55 AM
Thanks Peter, If you want any detail on any of the additional sites listed in the book let me know. Martin Coventry and I have managed to confirm quite a few of them between us. I have varying amounts of detail on some of these.
I hope you enjoy it. |
Gordon
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posted 04-26-2001 03:17 PM
Scottish Battles from Mons Graupius to Culloden
John Sadler
Canongate 1996
ISBN 0 86241 508 X
An account of Scottish history, detailing the battles fought in Scotland, and the changing role of the Scot as a warrior/soldier. An intersting read with discussion on changing tactics, weaponry, organisation and armour through the centuries.------------------
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Gordon
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posted 06-09-2001 02:27 PM
In Search Of Scotland...edited by Gordon Menzies, Polygon..2001 ISBN 1 902930 23 1
the companion book to the BBC Scotland series which examined the history of Scotland via the properties of Historic Scotland.
This is an excellent introduction to Scottish history, as well as providing up to date interpretations by professionals on many of the historic sites for the established enthusiast.
Superb photography of artefacts, sites and medieval art work compliment an extremely informative text. ------------------
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