The invention of Scotland myth and history / Hugh Trevor-Roper.

Author/creator Trevor-Roper, H. R.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew Haven [Conn.] ; London : Yale University Press,
Descriptionxxi, 282 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 23 cm.
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Subjects
National characteristics, Scottish--Historiography.
Scotland--Historiography.
Scotland--Civilization. --Historiography.
Scotland--History.

Contents The political myth. Scotia's rise to glory? -- George Buchanan -- Buchanan's nemesis -- The literary myth. The search for a Celtic Homer -- James Macpherson and Fingal -- The controversy over Ossian -- The sartorial myth. The coming of the kilt -- The tartan.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [237]-267) and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2007032173
ISBN9780300136869 (alk. paper)
ISBN0300136862 (alk. paper)

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