The Oxford Companion to Scottish History

by Michael Lynch (editor)

The Oxford Companion to Scottish History has more than 170 expert contributors. It interprets history broadly, including archaeology, architecture, climate, culture, folk belief, geology, and the langauages of Scotland. It covers more than 20 centuries of history, including immigrants,
migrants, and emigrants. It extends from Orkney and Shetland to Galloway, the Western Isles to the Borders. It deals extensively with Scots abroad, from Canada to Russia to New Zealand. More than 500,000 words in length, it is comprehensive. It includes entries on historical figures from Columba,
Macbeth, and William Wallace to James (Paraffin) Young. It covers Burns Clubs, curling, and shinty. It ranges from clans to Clearances and Covenanters. The Oxford Companion to Scottish History has a broader range of topics and approches, and a more much more authoritative list of contributors than
any of its competitors. It also stands alone in providing analysis of issues such as national identity and living standards.

Genres: History, Scotland, Nonfiction, Reference

758 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Janet]

Lots of fascinating stuff, but rather hard to navigate around.

[Jbondandrews]

A very comprehensive book, packed with information. Certainly worth a read for those who want to have a detailed account of Scotland.