ross david scotland history of a nation
Ross David Scotland. History of a Nation
В книге, впервые изданной британским издательством Geddes & Grosset, детально описаны события истории Шотландии с 79 г. н.э. до наших дней. В ней повествуется не только о широко известных событиях, но и о увлекательных фактах, стандартно остающихся за пределами учебников истории. Читатель получит представление о своеобразии этой страны и ее жителей, узнает об истоках шотландского упрямства и стремления к лидерству. Издание содержит оригинальные иллюстрации, в него включен развернутый хронологический список основных исторических событий. Книга предназначается учащимся старших классов специальных школ, студентам гуманитарных специальностей, а также широкому кругу читателей, интересующихся историей Великобритании. Издание на английском языке.
1114 Руб.
Devine T. M. The Scottish Nation. A Modern History
Part of a trilogy on Scottish history, T.M. Devine's The Scottish Nation: A Modern History traces the epic story of a nation from the Union with England to today's debates on the possibilities of Scottish independence. Drawing on extensive research and exploring everything from the high politics of the devolved parliament to the everyday effects of huge and growing levels of social inequality, this bestselling history places Scotland firmly within an international context and provides a key focus for the ongoing debate regarding Scotland's future. Ranging from high politics to everyday life, The Scottish Nation is the most read modern history of Scotland at home and abroad: vital to understanding an ancient nation at a crucial time. 'Outstanding ... if you are after answers to the big questions of Scottish history, Devine is your man' Niall Ferguson 'Magnificent ... a high achievement, a history of modern Scotland which, rarely for the subject, endows with sweep and power the changes that have created the country we live in' Michael Fry, The Herald 'The work of a compendious historical mind ... the first history of Scotland which both a nationalist and a unionist Scot can keep on their shelves with pride, and that is a large achievement in itself' John Lloyd, Financial Times 'A formidable work ... quite remarkable' Donald Dewar 'A fiercely intelligent account of Scotland ... Devine is the country's most prominent historian, and from the evidence of this book, rightly so' Rosemary Goring, Scotland on Sunday T.M. Devine, OBE is University Research Professor and Director of the Research Institute of Irish and Scottish Studies at the University of Aberdeen. His other books include The Scottish Nation and To the Ends of the Earth.
4476 Руб.
Ross David Ireland. History of a Nation
В книге, впервые изданной британским издательством Geddes & Grosset, детально описаны события истории Ирландии с 120 г. н.э. до наших дней. Ознакомившись со сложной и временами трагической историей этого народа, читатель сможет понять особенности национального характера ирландцев. В книге повествуется не только о широко известных событиях, но и о увлекательных фактах, стандартно остающихся за пределами учебников истории. Предназначено учащимся старших классов специальных школ, студентам гуманитарных специальностей, а также широкому кругу читателей, интересующихся историей Великобритании. Издание на английском языке.
1114 Руб.
Ross David Wales. History of a Nation
В книге, впервые изданной британским издательством Geddes & Grosset детально описаны события истории Уэльса с 43 г. н.э. до наших дней. В ней повествуется не только о широко известных событиях, но и о увлекательных фактах, стандартно остающихся за пределами учебников истории, показано развитие национального характера валлийцев. Книга предназначается учащимся старших классов специальных школ, студентам гуманитарных специальностей, а также широкому кругу читателей, интересующихся историей Великобритании. Издание на английском языке.
1114 Руб.
Ross David England history of a nation
В книге, впервые изданной британским издательством Geddes & Grosset, подробно описываются события истории Англии с 55 г. до н.э. до наших дней. Особое внимание уделяется развитию национального английского характера. В книге рассказывается не только о широко известных событиях, но и о занимательных фактах, обычно остающихся за пределами учебников истории. В конце книги приводится развернутый хронологический список важнейших исторических событий. Книга адресована учащимся старших классов специализированных школ, студентам гуманитарных специальностей, а также широкому кругу читателей, интересующихся историей Англии.
553 Руб.
Ross David England History of a Nation
В серии: энциклопедические издания на английском языке по истории, мифологии стран. Книги иллюстрированы и снабжены комментариями. Издание полностью на английском языке.
333 Руб.
Ross David Ireland History of a Nation
В серии: энциклопедические издания на английском языке по истории, мифологии стран. Книги иллюстрированы и снабжены комментариями. Издание полностью на английском языке.
388 Руб.
Ross David Wales History of a Nation
Серия: энциклопедические издания на английском языке по истории, мифологии стран. Книги иллюстрированы и снабжены комментариями. Издание полностью на английском языке.
388 Руб.
McDowall David An Illustrated History of Britain
An Illustrated History of Britain traces the development of the nation from prehistoric times to the present day. It looks at British history not merely in terms of kings, queens and battles, but also emphasises economic, social and intellectual forces and how these affected the everyday lives of people from different sections of society. An Illustrated History of Britain is a history of Britain, not just of England. It looks at major developments within Scotland, Wales and Ireland as well as their relations with England.
6980 Руб.
Oliver Neil A History of Scotland
Scotland is one of the oldest countries in the world with a vivid and diverse past. Yet the stories and figures that dominate Scottish history - tales of failure, submission, thwarted ambition and tragedy - often badly serve this great nation, overshadowing the rich tapestry of her intricate past. Historian Neil Oliver presents a compelling new portrait of Scottish history, peppered with action, high drama and centuries of turbulence that have helped to shape modern Scotland. Along the way, he takes in iconic landmarks and historic architecture; debunks myths surrounding Scotland's famous sons; recalls forgotten battles; charts the growth of patriotism; and explores recent political developments, capturing Scotland's sense of identity and celebrating her place in the wider world.
3111 Руб.
Brassey Richard The Story Of Scotland
A fun history of Scotland in words and pictures The story of Scotland from the Ice Age to the Vikings, the Picts and the Romans, to Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Flora Macdonald, Sir Walter Scott, Logie Baird, Keir Hardie and many more famous Scots up to the present day. Each page is packed with colourful pictures and witty captions and speech bubbles, and a pithy text gives the facts and tells the story.This is a fun book, but it covers the material in a way that will make it attractive both to schools and to tourists. With Nessie, The Loch Ness Monster a continuing bestseller in Scotland, Richard Brassey is the perfect author/illustrator for a book that should have a long life ahead. His co-author, Stewart Ross, is an ex-teacher with a special interest in Scottish history.
2664 Руб.
Herman Arthur The Scottish Enlightenment. The Scots' Invention of the Modern World
A dramatic and intriguing history of how Scotland produced the institutions, beliefs and human character that have made the West into the most powerful culture in the world. Arthur Herman argues that Scotland's turbulent history, from William Wallace to the Presbyterian Lords of the Covenant, laid the foundations for 'the Scottish miracle'. Within one hundred years, the nation that began the eighteenth century dominated by the harsh and repressive Scottish Kirk had evolved into Europe's most literate society, producing an idea of modernity that has shaped much of civilisation as we know it. He follows the lives and work of thinkers such as Adam Smith and David Hume, writers such as Burns and Boswell, as well as architects, technicians and inventors, and traces their legacy into the twentieth century. Written with wit, erudition and clarity, The Scottish Enlightenment claims the Scots' rightful place in the history of the western world.
3357 Руб.
Magnusson Magnus Scotland. The Story of a Nation
A timely and vivid look at Scotland’s long and difficult road to nationhood, re-exploring some cherished myths and unearthing a wealth of fascinating new detail. 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? Incorporating the findings of many leading modern historians, ‘Scotland: The Story of a Nation’ casts the nation’s history in a fascinating new light. It is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Scotland at this pivotal moment in its history.
3184 Руб.
Lynch Michael Scotland. A New History
A comprehensive and absorbing history of a country that is constantly evolving. From Bannockburn and Robert the Bruce to the union of the crowns and Mary, Queen of Scots; from the Reformation and John Knox, to the Enlightenment and the Highland Clearances, and right up to devolution, Scotland is the definitive history of a country that has experienced centuries of dramatic change. Michael Lynch, named as 'one of the most influential historians in Scotland of the last thirty years', has penned an extraordinary one-volume history of the country that spans twenty centuries, from the Picts to the present day. Thrilling, comprehensive, provocative and timely, Scotland is a monumental work of scholarship.
4846 Руб.
Lepore J. This America: The Case for the Nation
From the acclaimed New York Times bestselling historian, Jill Lepore, comes a bold new history of nationalism, and a plan for hope in the twenty-first century. With dangerous forms of nationalism on the rise, at a time of much despair over the future of liberal democracy, Harvard historian and New Yorker writer Jill Lepore makes a stirring case for the nation - and repudiates nationalism by explaining its long history. In part a primer on the origins of nations, The Case for the Nation explains how much of American history has been a battle between nationalism, liberal and illiberal, all the way down to the nation’s latest, bitter struggles over immigration. Defending liberalism, as The Case for the Nation demonstrates, requires making the case for the nation. But American historians largely abandoned that defense in the 1960s when they stopped writing national history. By the 1980s they’d stopped studying the nation-state altogether and embraced globalism instead. When serious historians abandon the study of the nation, nationalism doesn’t die. Instead, it eats liberalism. But liberalism is still in there, and The Case for the Nation is an attempt to pull it out. A manifesto for a better world, and a call for a new engagement with national narratives, The Case for the Nation reclaims the future by acknowledging the past.
839 Руб.
Lepore J. This America: The Case for the Nation
From the acclaimed New York Times bestselling historian, Jill Lepore, comes a bold new history of nationalism, and a plan for hope in the twenty-first century. With dangerous forms of nationalism on the rise, at a time of much despair over the future of liberal democracy, Harvard historian and New Yorker writer Jill Lepore makes a stirring case for the nation - and repudiates nationalism by explaining its long history. In part a primer on the origins of nations, The Case for the Nation explains how much of American history has been a battle between nationalism, liberal and illiberal, all the way down to the nation’s latest, bitter struggles over immigration. Defending liberalism, as The Case for the Nation demonstrates, requires making the case for the nation. But American historians largely abandoned that defense in the 1960s when they stopped writing national history. By the 1980s they’d stopped studying the nation-state altogether and embraced globalism instead. When serious historians abandon the study of the nation, nationalism doesn’t die. Instead, it eats liberalism. But liberalism is still in there, and The Case for the Nation is an attempt to pull it out. A manifesto for a better world, and a call for a new engagement with national narratives, The Case for the Nation reclaims the future by acknowledging the past.
839 Руб.