The Identity of the Scottish Nation: An Historic Quest

From the earliest times to the present day, this work traces the origin of Scottish national identity and people’s perceptions of it. It covers the Scottish Origin Legend, expressed in the works of medieval chroniclers, to the ideas of contemporary historians. The author also examines such topics as: Gaelic kingship, George Buchanan, the Reformation, the Enlightenment, James Macpherson, Goths versus Gaels, and George Chalmers.

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Few would have the knowledge or the confidence to tackle the entire scope of this topic but William Ferguson is well endowed on both counts . . . The crowning achievement of a distinguished career.