Download or read book The Scottish Chiefs a Romance written by Jane Porter and published by . This book was released on 1825 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Scottish Chiefs written by Jane Porter and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Wallace encounters secret passageways, disguises, and a quintet of horrible villains as he fights for Scotland at the turn of the fourteenth century.

Download or read book The Scottish Chiefs written by Miss Jane Porter and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-02-06 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful historical romance was written by Miss Jane Porter (1776-1850) and first published in 1810 to immense acclaim. It covers the exploits of Sir William Wallace, the renowned Scottish warrior and patriot, during the epochal years 1296 to 1305. Miss Porter augments the historical record with the patina of romance as she details the intimate lives of her protagonists. It is a warm, passionate portrayal, highly praised by contemporaries such as Sir Walter Scott. In the year of Scotland Homecoming 2009, this wonderful romance represents all that is fine and fair in Scottish History and Literature.

Download or read book The Scottish Chiefs written by Jane Porter and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Last Highlander Scotland s Most Notorious Clan Chief Rebel Double Agent written by Sarah Fraser and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2012-05-10 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER PERFECT FOR FANS OF OUTLANDER The true story of one of Scotland’s most notorious and romantic heroes.

Download or read book The Scottish chiefs Revised written by Jane Porter and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Scottish Chiefs Etc written by Jane Porter and published by . This book was released on 1841 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Life of Sir William Wallace Or The Scottish Chiefs written by Jane Porter and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Life of sir William Wallace or The Scottish chiefs With illustrs by T H Robinson written by Jane Porter and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Scottish Chiefs Revised Corrected and Illustrated with a New Retrospective Introduction Notes c by the Author With Plates Including a Portrait written by Jane Porter and published by . This book was released on 1840 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Chiefs of Grant written by Sir William Fraser and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Scottish Country House written by James Knox and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the heart of this stirring tale and visual delight is a group of ten extraordinary houses and castles that have survived the vicissitudes of Scotland's history with almost all of the original families who built them still in residence today. Their histories are peopled with strongwilled men and women--from the notorious General Tam Dalyell of the House of the Binns, who served not only the Stuart kings but the czar of Russia, to the first Duke of Queensberry, who built one of the most sensational castles in Britain, to a love match worthy of the "auld alliance" between the Earl of Stair and his French-born countess. Each house also represents a landmark in Scotland's architectural history, ranging from the early seventeenth to the early twentieth century. The cutting-edge classicism of William Bruce at Balcaskie, the sensational French chateau-inspired Drumlanrig, the splendor of William Adam's baroque at Arniston, and the sublime Palladianism of his sons, the Adam brothers, at Dumfries House, are a roll call of architectural genius. The Victorian passion for all things Scottish is displayed in Lochinch Castle, a bravura example of the Baronial style, bristling with turrets, bartizans, and stepped roofs. And Robert Lorimer's beautifully crafted reconstruction at Monzie at the turn of the twentieth century reveals him as a major talent who synthesized European and purely Scottish styles, expressing, like his fellow architects in this book, a uniquely Scottish sensibility. The architectural revelation is matched by the houses' sensational settings, which merge the historically designed gardens and landscape with the unparalleled wildness and vistas of Scotland. But, as author James Knox writes in his lively, insightful text, "The glory of Scottish country houses is not just their architecture but their contents, which add layers of personality to the interiors." As Knox guides the reader on an intimate tour of the houses, he recounts their fascinating histories and profi les the colorful, often eccentric, lairds, lady lairds, clan chiefs, and nobles who have called them home. And James Fennell's masterly photographs, which rely solely on natural light for effect, capture the distinctive atmosphere of each residence. The Duchess of Buccleuch's boudoir at Bowhill is a frenzy of chinoiserie, needlepoint, and silk tassels. At Ballindalloch, the Macpherson-Grant tartan carpets the entrance hall and Victorian paintings of the family's prized Aberdeen Angus herd--the oldest in Scotland--adorn many a room. The motto of the Munro clan, "Dread God," is emblazoned throughout Foulis Castle--on china, wall plaques, not to mention the clan chief 's bonnet. All of these cherished houses are chockablock with memories of the past, from swagger portraits to sporrans, from vintage photographs to ancient weaponry, from curling stones to fading chintz. Some are also treasure houses, not least Dumfries House, saved from the auction block by a consortium headed by the Prince of Wales, which boasts an unrivaled collection of documented Chippendale and Scottish rococo furniture. "The Scottish Country House" will enthrall anyone with an interest in Scotland, history, architecture, or interior decoration--all wrapped in a compelling narrative of past lives and taste. Praise for "The Scottish Country House" "If you like historic homes, this book is for you. It's filled with beautiful photos of historic Scottish castles and grand estates." -"Design*Sponge" "Who can resist a beautiful chateau set in the lush green countryside of Scotland? I, for one, cannot. In James Knox's new book, he focuses on ten standout examples of Scottish country living. With each house, he details the history of the establishment, and follows through to how it stands today." --"Home Design with Kevin Sharkey" "This book, filled with lavish photography by James Fennell, profiles ten outstanding Scottish castles and mansions, from sprawling Walter Scott

Download or read book The Makers of Scotland written by Tim Clarkson and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2012-09-28 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the first millennium AD the most northerly part of Britain evolved into the country known today as Scotland. The transition was a long process of social and political change driven by the ambitions of powerful warlords. At first these men were tribal chiefs, Roman generals or rulers of small kingdoms. Later, after the Romans departed, the initiative was seized by dynamic warrior-kings who campaigned far beyond their own borders. Armies of Picts, Scots, Vikings, Britons and Anglo-Saxons fought each other for supremacy. From Lothian to Orkney, from Fife to the Isle of Skye, fierce battles were won and lost. By AD 1000 the political situation had changed for ever. Led by a dynasty of Gaelic-speaking kings the Picts and Scots began to forge a single, unified nation which transcended past enmities. In this book the remarkable story of how ancient North Britain became the medieval kingdom of Scotland is told.

Download or read book From Chiefs to Landlords written by Robert A. Dodgshon and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2019-07-29 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new approach to Highland history before the Clearances draws attention to little-studied yet important economic and social processes within the Highland clan system and argues that we should consider the problems of traditional Highland society, economy and environment together. Exploring how the different aspects of the clan system - chiefs and kinsmen, landlords and tenants, farming systems, production strategies and marketing - changed between the 16th-18th centuries, it shows how the character and ideology of clans and chiefdoms are inextricably part of the twin problems of socio-political control and food production. Shifting the emphasis away from depictions of Highland society as lawless and disorganised, this is a welcome antidote to the many romanticised views of pre-Clearance society. Prize Winner! Honorable Mention - Frank Watson Scottish History Prize 1999

Download or read book The Red and White Book of Menzies written by David Prentice Menzies and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-23 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of the Ancient World written by Shona Grimbly and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2000 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference tells the stories of the peoples of the ancient past and shows how they laid the foundations of the modern world. Each of the first five chapters looks at the cultures and civilizations that developed in one particular region. The last chapter looks at some general aspects of life in the ancient world, such as agriculture or legal codes, and examines them in different cultures. A time line shows how civilizations in different parts of the world relate to each other in time. Nicely illustrated with many color images. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR