Robert Simpson

Broschiertes Buch

The History Of Scotland

From The Earliest Period To The Accession Of Queen Victoria (1839)

Beschreibung

The History of Scotland: From the Earliest Period to the Accession of Queen Victoria (1839) is a comprehensive book written by Robert Simpson. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Scotland, starting from its earliest period up to the accession of Queen Victoria. The author covers various aspects of Scottish history, including its political, social, and cultural development.The book begins with a description of Scotland's early inhabitants and their way of life. It then moves on to cover the various invasions and conflicts that shaped the country's history, including the Roman invasion, the Viking raids, and the Wars of Independence. The author also discusses the development of Scottish culture, including its literature, art, and music.The latter part of the book focuses on the political and social changes that occurred in Scotland during the 18th and 19th centuries. The author covers the rise of the Scottish Enlightenment, the Jacobite rebellions, and the Union with England. He also discusses the impact of the Industrial Revolution on Scotland's economy and society.Overall, The History of Scotland: From the Earliest Period to the Accession of Queen Victoria (1839) is an informative and engaging book that provides a comprehensive overview of Scotland's rich and complex history. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Scottish history and culture.To Which Is Added, An Outline Of The British Constitution, With Questions For Examination.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Robert Simpson is a Presbyterian minister now resident in New Zealand's Christchurch. In 1969, he went to Port Moresby as a literature missionary. There he met and married his English wifeMargaret, an excellent nurse and midwife. They have four strapping sons who between them have produced seven grandchildren. Robert has worked in bookselling, publishing and insurance as well as serving the ecumenical church in Australia, Papua New Guinea, England and New Zealand. He is a graduate of the Bible College of NZ and, twenty years later, the United Theological College in Sydney, Australia. Some years later Robert retired through ill health. Following Clinical Depression and Electro-Convulsive Therapy, he had a severe Stroke, after which he had tolearn to talk, walk and write again. This took a long, long time but, gradually, he has authored devotional books and novels.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 348
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 505g
• ISBN-13: 9781104393359
• ISBN-10: 1104393352
• Artikelnr.: 26403751