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The Illustrated History of Scotland Hardcover – March 1, 2004

by Chris Tabraham (Author), Colin Baxter (Author)

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This colorful book brings Scotland's history vividly to life from its prehistoric past to its innovative present. It reveals key historical events and the characters behind them--From invaders, warriors, rulers, inventors, artists, and politicians to ordinary folk who emerge as heroes in this remarkable story. Beautifully illustrated with contemporary photographs and nearly 100 archival images from museums and other sources across Scotland, the book features subjects as diverse as the warlike Picts, St. Columba, Macbeth, the Battle of Bannockburn, Mary Queen of Scots, the poet Robert Burns, the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and Scotland's universities.

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224 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company
Publication date

March 1, 2004
Dimensions

9.68 x 1.1 x 12.18 inches
ISBN-10

1932573011
ISBN-13

978-1932573015
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The illustrated history is a well-established kind of book, generally a coffee-table tome meant to be desultorily perused rather than read through. No one thinks it should be very good, and it usually isn't. Tabraham and Baxter seem not to know this. The former, principal inspector of ancient Scottish buildings for the agency that maintains them, sketches Scottish history--from being part of Pangaea to resumption of home rule only yesterday (1999)--unstuffily, knowledgeably, and even, toward the end and like a true tour-guide pro, personally ("As for me," he says of Glasgow's trumpeted housing development, Cumbernauld, "I have trouble finding my way out of the place"). Baxter, with dozens of photo books and a booming business in landscape images to his credit, loads the pages with one stunner after another, though he doesn't hog them, allowing several dozen fine old paintings and period photos their share of illustrative acreage. And the book is perfectly edited and gorgeously printed. Get it to gawk at, keep it to read and admire. Ray Olson
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Baxter renowned for his sensitive images of the Scottish landscape, is one of Scotland's most celebrated photographers.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company (March 1, 2004)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1932573011
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1932573015
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.69 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.68 x 1.1 x 12.18 inches

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High Quality Content and Priniting

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2014

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This book is of high quality with a good combination of written material and illustrations. The book is recommended for those with an interest in Scotland, it is a useful reference source, and is also interesting to read.

Great resource for historical travel

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2018

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Borrowed one from a friend, then had to have my very own copy.

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I love this little book with all the greest photos and ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2014

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I love this little book with all the greest photos and concise timeline in history! Faast service as always!!

Madeline Collins

Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2017

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Beautiful pictures.

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2016

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Very pleased with purchase.

Kelli M. Rawson

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2015

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This is my second book given as a gift. I love this book

Big Disappointment

Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2011

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I saw what I thought was the same book in Scotland this summer. I didn't buy it there because I don't like to add the weight of books to my carry-on luggage. I thought "I will just order it from Amazon when I get home". The book I saw in Scotland was a big "coffee table" type book, but had the same title and author. The book I received from Amazon is a tiny child size book with microscopic pictures and type. Not what I thought I was getting at all!

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Excellent combination of coffee table book and solid history

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2004

There's much more to Scotland than whisky, tartan, and kilts. This book looks at Scotland's history - from early pre-history and mysterious stone circles similar to Stonehenge, up to the present day and the new parliament building, still under construction.
Tabraham and Baxter's book does double duty both as a 'coffee table' book and as a useful historical text. If you're interested in Scotland, or considering visiting the country, this will be very helpful and will enable you to make sense of the various phases of Scotland's history and its leading figures.
The Illustrated History of Scotland can be enjoyed on different levels. At the most simplistic level, you can simply flip through it, stopping at interesting pictures, reading the descriptive captions, and perhaps then skimming through a bit of the nearby related text. As a coffee table type book, it meets the high standards of printing and photography you'd hope for.
For a slightly more indepth appreciation, the book has many highlighted one and two page articles that cover interesting elements of Scottish history and culture. These can be read in any order, without needing to be carefully reading through the entire text from page 1 to 224.
The true Scottish enthusiast will, however, choose to do exactly this - read the complete text from start to finish.
The writing style is clean and crisp, rather than dry and scholarly. It does a lot more than just recite historical facts. It adds some interesting personal observation and commentary, and puts the historical facts into context, commenting on their implications to ordinary Scottish people, and making the historical events seem much more meaningful and relevant.
The book could certainly contain more content, but its objective is to provide you with a fair and interesting overview of Scottish history rather than a complete recitation of every fact, no matter how minor. The book gives an excellent, readable, and comprehensive introduction to Scotland and its history. And doubtless some of the omissions from this book (which are generally more social than historical) will be included in a companion book 'Illustrated Encyclopedia of Scotland', due in October 04.
If you're wanting to better understand the country before visiting, or want a memento of a visit previously enjoyed, this would be an excellent choice.
The Illustrated History of Scotland is an interesting, appealing, and enjoyable book. Whether you're seriously interested in Scotland or just a casual reader, you'll find plenty to enjoy in this beautifully presented book.
Recommended.

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John Jenks

Excellent service

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2018

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Excellent service - arrived on time and book was as described. Thanks.

marcia swift

Hi The Illustrated History of Scotland is a beautiful book, easy to read and full of historical ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2017

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Hi The Illustrated History of Scotland is a beautiful book, easy to read and full of historical facts.
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Dorothy Henderson

Illustratred History of Scotland

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2012

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This book is for an Australian friend's son (age 10) who is an avid history reader. Illustrated History of Scotland is an ideal gift

Marie-Christine F.

Three Stars

Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2018

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very small edition, condition so, so...

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