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KIngws and Queens of Scotland,
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This review is from: The Kings & Queens of Scotland (Revealing History) (Paperback)
Excellent short reviews of Scots rulers. Begins in the murky pre-history period and moves swiftly forward. A good quick read and review for anyone interested in the topic, and considerably cheaper than some of Dr. Oram's other works.
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Glory and Squalor of Scottish Kings,
By Ford Ka (Edinburgh, Scotland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Kings & Queens of Scotland (Revealing History) (Paperback)
The collection of biographical essays on Scottish monarchs edited by Richard Oram offers the reader a unique opportunity to learn Scottish history through the lives of her kings and queens. Due to scarcity of available materials, the early Scottish kings are presented in one chapter. Starting with Malcolm III, each of the monarchs is given a brief separate presentation of their lives and achievements both before their ascension and during their reigns.
The book clearly concentrates of the Medieval history (the reigns of "the British Stuarts" from Charles I to Anne comprise less than 10% of the volume) but I can't hardly object as the early Scottish kings are quite obviously the least known and, probably, the most interesting. The essays are illustrated with photographs of coins, seals, and portraits of the monarchs, adding to the value of the book. |
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The Kings & Queens of Scotland by Richard Oram (Paperback - Nov. 2001)
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