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Medieval Scotland

Hardback

Main Details

Title Medieval Scotland
Authors and Contributors      By (author) A. D. M. Barrell
SeriesCambridge Medieval Textbooks
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:316
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenreBritish and Irish History
History of religion
ISBN/Barcode 9780521584432
ClassificationsDewey:941.1
Audience
General
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations 3 Maps

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 25 September 2000
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This is a one-volume history of medieval Scotland, concentrating on the period between the middle of the eleventh century and the Reformation and taking full account of recent scholarship. It is primarily a political and ecclesiastical study, analysing the development of the institutions of the Scottish state, conflict and co-operation between the crown and the nobility, relations with external powers, the history of the church in Scotland, and the formation of a distinctive Scottish identity. The Wars of Independence are examined in their historical context, and elements of identity and change are identified across the whole period. Particular emphasis is placed upon relations between core and periphery in medieval Scotland and on the difficulties experienced by the crown in imposing royal authority in the north and west.

Reviews

'One of the major strengths of this book is Dr Barrell's deep knowledge of contemporary sources and of the latest published research ... this is an excellent textbook which must surely be a first recommendation for students, or for the general reader coming to medieval Scottish history for the first time.' History