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Scotland
- A History from Earliest Times
- Narrated by: Ruth Urquhart
- Length: 23 hrs and 3 mins
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Summary
Five hundred million years of Scottish history from the author of Arthur and the Lost Kingdoms: "Deserves a prominent place in the history canon" (Scots Magazine).
Covering the Ice Age to the recent Scottish Referendum, the acclaimed historian and author explores the history of the Scottish nation. Focusing on key moments such as the Battle of Bannockburn and the Jacobite risings, Moffat also features other episodes in history that are perhaps less well documented.
From prehistoric timber halls to inventions and literature, Moffat's epic explores the drama of battle, change, loss, and innovation interspersed with the lives of ordinary Scottish folk, the men and women who defined a nation.
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- Andrew
- 03-10-24
A comprehensive history of Scotland
As someone visiting Scotland with little knowledge of it’s history, I was looking for a comprehensive overview that would offer as much of a balanced and honest perspective as possible. And this delivered. Unfortunately, the narration was somewhat monotone and could have been more engaging in its delivery. Nonetheless, I very informative listen.
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- GARY M
- 02-06-22
The Best Scottish history book I have ever read!
If you have ever wanted to know the whole story about this incredible and complex country you must have this. You will not find any that even comes close. A treasure for today and tomorrow. Thank you Alistair.
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- Chris Casey
- 15-06-22
comprehensive and informative
a good comprehensive history, but I felt that it lacked narrative, analysis or evaluation. Feels like you end up with something that leaves you without much to admire, respect or learn from.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-05-22
Good listen
I found it overall to be a good book. As an introduction to Scotland's history excellent.
The narrator however surprised me as obviously a Scot her pronunciation of place names was sometimes way off.
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- Ms Julie Anne Jones
- 26-09-24
A fair depiction of Scottish history without unnecessary romance or cliche
Loved the description of events and people. As an Englishman I now understand and admire far more about Scotland and its people
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- Angus MacDonald
- 03-07-24
Very poor performance
I might have found this book interesting if it hadn’t been for the almost monosyllabic performance from the narrator. On the up side it’s an excellent way to get to sleep if you’re struggling with insomnia.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-07-24
not easiest to listen to
narrator is hard to listen to at times as it feels like they are just reading a list and is so monotone. interesting and well put together book apart from that
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- Taffie
- 08-01-22
If you enjoy digression, this book is for you.
This book seems more like an endless digression and less like an actual discussion on Scottish history. It jumps from 8,000 BC to the signing of the declaration of Arbroath and back, via hunter gatherers in Doggerland and Scandanavia.
I'm sure there is a point, but to be frank I'm missing it.
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