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£8.49
The Union: England, Scotland And The Treaty Of 1707
Michael Fry - Paperback - Birlinn
The story of modern Britain began with the Treaty of Union between England and Scotland in 1707. This work looks at the political history of England as well as of Scotland, set against the backdrop of war in Europe and the emergence of imperialism.
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Unstated: Writers On Scottish Independence
- Paperback - Word Power
Over the past three decades, it is commonly argued, Scotland achieved 'a form of cultural autonomy in the absence of its political equivalent' (Murray Pittock) - a transformation led by its novelists, poets and dramatists. So why, then, is the debate over Scottish independence much less passionate and imaginative? This book sets the question of independence within the more radical horizons which inform the work of 27 writers and activists based in Scotland.
£15.29
Union Terrace Gardens: The Battle For Denburn Valley
Diane Morgan - Paperback - Black & White
In 'Union Terrace Gardens', Diane Morgan tells the story of the gardens from their early days right up to the present and details the inside story of the battle for the future of this green jewel in the heart of the Granite City.
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Undiscovered Dundee
Brian King - Paperback - Black & White
History in Dundee is not a visible thing as it is in other cities such as Edinburgh or York. 'Undiscovered Dundee' is an anthology of this lost civic inheritance. It is the story of forgotten disasters and buried heritage, of harmless eccentrics and brutal murderers, of heroes and villains, of strange events and everyday landmarks.
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£9.34
Understand Scottish History
David Allan - Paperback - Teach Yourself
'Understand Scottish History' is a comprehensive guide to the exciting story of this nation, from pre-history right through to the present day. With the question of Scottish independence once again on the agenda, this text will allow you to trace the events, both peaceful and bloody, that have brought the country to this point.
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£14.99
Unbuilt Edinburgh: The Scottish Capital As It Might Have Been
Sandy Mullay - Paperback - Birlinn
If you have ever wondered what Edinburgh would have been like had past architectural plans gone ahead this is the perfect read. Alexander Mullay takes you on a tour of the best and worst planning proposals put forth for this enchanting city.
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£19.99
The Ultimate Shipwreck Guide: Whitby To Berwick
Ron Young - Paperback - Whittles
This is a comprehensive guide that includes the precise position and characteristics of 285 wrecks between Whitby and Berwick - from fishing boats to submarines and steamers to warships - that were lost or sunk from the 1850s onwards.
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£24.99
The Union Of 1707: New Dimensions
- Paperback - Edinburgh University Press
This collection brings together a series of papers that in May 2007 were presented at a Royal Society of Edinburgh conference organized to mark the 300th anniversary of the Union of 1707.
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£56.00
Union And Unionisms: Political Thought In Scotland, 1500-2000
Colin Kidd - Hardback - Cambridge University Press
One of the most distinguished Scottish historians of our time looks afresh at this central theme in Britain's history, politics and law, and traces the history of Scottish unionist ideas from the early 16th century to the present day.
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Union And Unionisms: Political Thought In Scotland, 1500-2000
Colin Kidd - Paperback - Cambridge University Press
One of the most distinguished Scottish historians of our time looks afresh at this central theme in Britain's history, politics and law, and traces the history of Scottish unionist ideas from the early 16th century to the present day.