3.87 avg rating — 15 ratings

"Still the best introduction to life in late medieval Scotland: strong on the economy and society, as well as providing a clear political narrative."

4.34 avg rating — 73 ratings

"Not easy reading, but this is an extraordinary book: described in one review as ‘the best book on Scottish history ever written’."

4.12 avg rating — 8 ratings

"Primarily designed as a student text, with strong thematic chapters on politics, religion, trade, etc."

really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 32 ratings

"Another useful textbook: provides a lucid account of political events, including a good discussion of the European dimension. "

4.67 avg rating — 6 ratings

"A superb academic study of Scotland’s relations with its neighbours during the later Middle Ages, with a refreshing focus on social and economic history."

4.05 avg rating — 114 ratings

"Another excellent book about Robert the Bruce, primarily aimed at general readers."

3.82 avg rating — 82 ratings

"Accessible short accounts of individual reigns."

4.55 avg rating — 29 ratings

"A thought-provoking collection of essays, introducing a range of subjects that are rarely covered in more mainstream works."

3.73 avg rating — 15 ratings

"One of the best books in this series: very much a scholarly work, but clear and concise."

4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings

"A fine study of Anglo-Scottish warfare during the late fourteenth century, with an emphasis on the broader political and cultural context."

4.21 avg rating — 29 ratings

"A scholarly account of James IV’s reign: an important work by a distinguished historian."

it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating

"An excellent collection of essays by new and more established experts. The introduction is a good piece of work in its own right, summarizing recent research."

4.50 avg rating — 8 ratings

"An interesting academic study of medieval Scottish queenship, focusing on the careers of Joan Beaufort and Mary of Guelders."

3.74 avg rating — 34 ratings

"Probably the best overview of the Wars of Independence from a purely military perspective: a richly detailed narrative. "

3.57 avg rating — 35 ratings

"The definitive academic study of medieval Scotland’s greatest noble family."

it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating

"Provides a good overview of the architectural history of the period."

4.18 avg rating — 11 ratings

"A clear and concise discussion of Scotland’s relations with France."

4.12 avg rating — 40 ratings

"A well-written, dramatic account: makes good use of contemporary sources and modern research."

4.44 avg rating — 9 ratings

"Another good collection of essays: assesses various aspects of Wallace’s career and his subsequent reputation."

really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings

"Not exclusively concerned with the Middle Ages, but it includes three excellent essays on the late medieval period, all of which are written in a very accessible style."

3.75 avg rating — 12 ratings

"A recently published textbook (May 2014), including good sections on culture and the economy. An excellent addition to the series."