A Dictionary of Scottish History

by Gordon Donaldson, Robert S. Morpeth

This is an indispensable tool for professional and amateur historian alike. The most comprehensive short dictionary available, it includes thousands of entries encompassing events, institutions, titles, offices, as well as personal entries on political, cultural, and ecclesiastical figures. Originally published in 1977, it is now back in print.

Genres: Reference, History

234 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Professor of Scottish History at Edinburgh University, 1963-1979. Historiographer Royal in Scotland, 1979-1993.

Reviews

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought this while doing a Scottish history degree; I've used it constantly for years.

[William Shep · Rating 4 out of 5]

An indispensible and concise guide to Scottish history.