Scotland

This Very Short Introduction explores the key themes from more than 1,000 years of Scotland's fascinating history. Covering everything from the Jacobites to devolution to the modern economy, this concise account presents a fully-integrated picture of what Scottish society, culture, politics and religion look like, and why.

Covering everything from the
Jacobites to devolution to the modern
economy, this concise account
presents a fully integrated picture
of what Scottish society, culture,
politics and religion look like, and
why. Authoritative, lucid, and
ranging widely over issues of
environment, people, and identity,
this is Scotland's story without myths:
an ideal introduction for those
interested in the Scots, but also a
balanced yet refreshing challenge to
those who already feel at home in
Scotland past and present.