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A History of Scotland by J. D. Mackie remains one of the most respected and accessible single-volume histories of Scotland available in print. Originally published in 1964 and later revised by Bruce Lenman and Geoffrey Parker, this influential Penguin History edition provides readers with a comprehensive overview of Scottish political, cultural, religious, and social history spanning nearly a millennium.
Mackie's engaging narrative traces the emergence of Scotland under King Duncan and follows the nation through periods of war, religious upheaval, royal intrigue, union, rebellion, and reform. Important historical moments covered in A History of Scotland include the Wars of Scottish Independence, the Reformation, the Union of the Crowns, the 1707 Act of Union, the Jacobite uprisings, and the changing identity of Scotland during the Victorian and modern eras. The revised edition also expands the story into the political developments of the twentieth century.
Widely praised for its balanced scholarship and readability, this work has become a standard introduction for students, collectors of British history, and readers interested in Scottish heritage, medieval Britain, and Celtic history. The Penguin paperback format makes A History of Scotland practical for both academic use and casual reading, while Mackie's authoritative yet approachable style ensures the book remains relevant decades after publication.
This 1991 Penguin paperback edition is presented in near fine condition, showing only minimal signs of handling and shelf wear. A desirable copy for collectors of Scottish history, British historical studies, and Penguin History editions.
Condition - Near Fine
1991 paperback edition. Clean and well-preserved with only light shelf wear from handling. Internally clean and tightly bound.
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