These first two books deal with the period from c.1100-1500. Volume 1 contains a series of specially-commissioned essays by historians from Scotland, England the United States and Canada, covering important aspects of medieval Scotland. These tackle a broad range of subjects including the origins of Scotland, the Wars of Independence, the Stewart monarchy, the medieval economy, the Highlands, the role of the church, Scottish society and Scotland’s place in Europe. The essays take a fresh look at key areas, challenging long-established myths and preconceptions. Volume 3 comprises a collection of reprinted articles and essays chosen by individual authors of the first volume.
The books offer not just an excellent introduction to recent historical work but also a context for further reading and investigation. Their expansive coverage of cultural history gives an inclusive, broad vision of Scotland’s past reflecting current historical trends and a wealth of scholarship. A key – and contemporary - theme throughout this series is Scotland’s involvement in a broader European past.
Produced for the distance learning course – Medieval Scotland 1100-1500 and Early Modern Scotland 1500-1707 – offered by the University of Dundee, in collaboration with the Open University, the books are written in a readable style making them ideal not just for students but for anyone with an interest in Scottish history.
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