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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Writing on a small island in the Firth of Forth in the 1440s, Walter Bower set out to tell the whole story of the Scottish nation in a single huge book, the Scotichronicon--'a history book for Scots'. It begins with the mythical voyage of Scota, the Pharaoh's daughter, from Egypt with the Stone of Destiny. The land that her sons discovered in the Western Ocean was named after her: Scotland. It goes on to describe the turbulent events that followed, among them the wars of the Scots and the Picts (begun by a quarrel over a dog); the poisoning of King Fergus by his wife; Macbeth's usurpation and uneasy reign; the good deeds of Margaret, queen and saint; Bruce's murder of the Red Comyn; the founding of Scotland's first university at St Andrews; the 'Burnt Candlemas'; and the endless troubles between Scotland and England. Weaving in and out of the events of Bower's factual history, like a wonderful pageant, are other subjects that fascinated him: harrowing visions of hell and purgatory, extraordinary miracles; the exploits of knights and beggars, merchants and monks; the ravages of flood and fire; the terrors of the plague; and the answers to such puzzling questions as what makes a good king, and why Englishmen have tails. In 1998 Donald Watt and his team of scholars completed the first modern edition and translation of Scotichronicon in nine volumes. It has been described as 'a massive achievement for Scottish cultural history' (Sally Mapstone) and 'an open invitation to join a voyage of discovery' (Books in Scotland). This selection from the whole of Scotichronicon puts Bower's epic of Scotland into the hands of the general reader. It is a marvellous and unforgettable story. Perhaps its importance is best summed up by Bower himself, who wrote at the end of it: Non Scotus est Christe cui liber non placet iste--Christ! He is not a Scot who is not pleased with this book! A History Book for Scots is selected from the complete edition of Scotichronicon by Walther Bower, edited by D.E.R. Watt and a team of scholars, in nine volumes. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. pp. xiii + 306.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 306p. Essential reading for the early recorded history of Scotland. Clean and unmarked; appears unread. See Scans.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 320 pages. 9.05x6.40x1.02 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:9781906566593.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. 2012. Paperback. Writing on a small island in the Firth of Forth in the 1440s, Walter Bower set out to tell the whole story of the Scottish nation in a single huge book, the Scotichronicon - 'a history book for Scots'. This fascinating selection is made from the modern 9-volume edition produced by Professor D.E.R. Watt and his team. Editor(s): Watt, D.E.R. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 159 x 24. Weight in Grams: 502. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapped, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 255p. Subject; Germany History 1789-1900. Germany History 20th century. World Wars. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. Pp. xv, 406; text figures. Hardback binding fine, contents clean and tight, unmarked. "Combines the work of forest entomologists working on the impact and management of forest pests with those involved in diversity assessment and conservation of insects in forests." A heavy book and a small postal surcharge may apply. Size: 4to. Book.…

Zustand: New.

Zustand: Very good. xv, 406, text figs. . HB. Slight fading to spine. Owner's name to endpaper. Vg. Covers the most critical issues concerning insects in forest ecosystems, both tropical and temperate, such as the long-term population dynamics of forest pests, the evolution of forest pest problems, pollution and climate change, insect diversity in forests, and insect conservation. [9780412791109]. …

Zustand: Very good. xv, 406, text figs. . HB. Owner's initials to endpaper. Vg. . [9780412791109].

Zustand: very good. London : Croom Helm, 1982. Paperback. 124 pp. Condition : very good copy. ISBN 9780709927426. Keywords : POLITICS.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good Plus. First Edition. 2001. First edition - Volume 24 of the New Series of publications of the Scottish Record Society. xviii, 244pp. The purpose of this book is to establish as far as the surviving patchy evidence will allow the succession of superiors of monastic houses (by whatever title) who took a leading place in the running of the church in medieval Scotland. They provided leadership for over seventy institutions for corporate bodies of men or women. The book is bound in the original dark blue boards with gold titling on the spine. The book is in excellent condition with light bumping to the top of the spine and the contents are tight and clean with no inscription.…

Zustand: New. xv, 406, Text figs. . HB. NEW. . 18th Symposium of the Royal Entomological Society of London. Combines the work of forest entomologists working on the impact and management of forest pests with those involved in diversity assessment and conservation of insects in forests. [9780412791109]. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Writing on a small island in the Firth of Forth in the 1440s, Walter Bower set out to tell the whole story of the Scottish nation in a single huge book, the Scotichronicon - ''a history book for Scots''. It begins with the mythical voyage of Scota, the Pharaoh''s daughter, from Egypt with the Stone of Destiny. The land that her sons discovered in the Western Ocean was named after her: Scotland. It goes on to describe the turbulent events that followed, among them the wars of the Scots and the Picts (begun by a quarrel over a dog); the poisoning of King Fergus by his wife; Macbeth''s usurpation and uneasy reign; the good deeds of Margaret, queen and saint; Bruce''s murder of the Red Comyn; the founding of Scotland''s first university at St Andrews; the ''Burnt Candlemas''; and the endless troubles between Scotland and England.Weaving in and out of the events of Bower''s factual history, like a wonderful pageant, are other subjects that fascinated him: harrowing visions of hell and purgatory, extraordinary miracles; the exploits of knights and beggars, merchants and monks; the ravages of flood and fire; the terrors of the plague; and the answers to such puzzling questions as what makes a good king, and why Englishmen have tails. In 1998 Donald Watt and his team of scholars completed the first modern edition and translation of Scotichronicon in nine volumes. It has been described as ''a massive achievement for Scottish cultural history'' (Sally Mapstone) and ''an open invitation to join a voyage of discovery'' (Books in Scotland). This selection from the whole of Scotichronicon puts Bower''s epic of Scotland into the hands of the general reader. It is a marvellous and unforgettable story. Perhaps its importance is best summed up by Bower himself, who wrote at the end of it: Non Scotus est Christe cui liber non placet iste - Christ! He is not a Scot who is not pleased with this book!A History Book for Scots is selected from the complete edition of Scotichronicon by Walter Bower, edited by D E R Watt and a team of scholars, in nine volumes. This monumental work of scholarship, in which the original Latin text appears side by side with a translation in modern English, was completed in 1998. Extensive introductory material and notes guide the reader through the complexities of Bower''s history and its background.…

Zustand: Good. Volume 24. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:090205418X. …

Zustand: Very Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Reprint. Hardcover. A Short History of Germany. 1815-1945. FEP removed. Foxing to end inside covers and edge. Red cloth with black lettering. Contents: Preface. List of Maps. Introductory. Austrian Dominance and Defeat - Creation of the German Empire 1815-1871. The German Empire in Prosperity and Defeat 1871-1918. The Weimar Republic 1918-33, and National-Socialist Germany 1933-39. Germany at War 1939-45. Bibliographical Note. Index. 256 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.) All Books Are Sent Tracked and Signed By the Postman who scans on Delivery No Signature required.…

Zustand: NEW.

Zustand: Poor. Volume 20. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN.…

Zustand: New. Writing on a small island in the Firth of Forth in the 1440s, Walter Bower set out to tell the whole story of the Scottish nation in a single huge book, the Scotichronicon - a history book for Scots . This fascinating selection is made from the modern 9-vo.

Zustand: NEW.

Original Brown Cloth Hardback. Zustand: Very Good Minus. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good Plus. First Edition. 1990. xxx, 539pp. Volume 5 (books IX and X). Soiling to front edge and slight lifting of surface to edge of ffep. Otherwise book and unclipped dust jacket are in excellent condition with no inscriptions. PLEASE NOTE: Heavyish book so a little extra may be needed for shipping to non-UK customers. "At the request of David Stewart of Rosyth, a Fife laird, Walter Bower wrote this epic history of the Scots. He took over materials ascribed to an earlier historian, John of Fordun, and continued the history down to his own day. Among the famous stories he covers is the myth that the Scots took their name originally from Scota, Pharaoh's daughter. "Scotichronicon" has become one of the most important medieval accounts of early Scottish history. It provides a strong expression of national identity and offers a window into the world view of medieval commentators.".…

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. A History Book for Scots | Selections from the Scotichronicon | Walter Bower | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2012 | John Donald Publishers Ltd | EAN 9781906566593 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 364 pages. 8.75x5.50x0.82 inches. In Stock.