History of Scotland

Twirlywoos · 7 Dec 2012 at 15:47

Are there any Historians here? Which good books or internet resources are there to learn about the history of Scotland to the present day.

I'd like to read up on the wars and conflicts with England any other countries. Also any info on important people and parliament.

Ta

jsmoke · 7 Dec 2012 at 15:49

Alcohol. That's all you need to know my dear boy.

G|mp · 7 Dec 2012 at 15:50

They were skirt wearing savages, the English invaded them and gave them some class and manners, in return they wanted to fight and be independant from the UK.

awaits Biohazard......

dunn2010 · 7 Dec 2012 at 15:51

just watch braveheart. im sure its historically correct...

platypus · 7 Dec 2012 at 15:52

Just wait for Biohazard. He'll be happy to give you a completely unbiased and rounded review of the history.

True_Scotsman · 7 Dec 2012 at 15:54

As always you could use Wikipedia for some sources, a lot of books and sources listed at the bottom of the page.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Scotland

Also here

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/scotlandshistory/index.asp

EvilDreams · 7 Dec 2012 at 15:55

1) Scotland gets born
2) England shows up like it owns the place
3) England gets kicked out
4) Scotland goes broke
5) Scotland sellotaped to England

Cosimo · 7 Dec 2012 at 15:55

Enjoy:

Cosimo · 7 Dec 2012 at 15:56

pingwing · 7 Dec 2012 at 15:56

G|mp said:
awaits Biohazard......

Everyone batten down the hatches and hide!

TheMightyTen · 7 Dec 2012 at 16:00

An excellent book that's a good place to start is:

Scotland: a New History by Michael Lynch

A good broad coverage before you narrow down to more in depth subject areas, although written in '92 it's still very much encompassed by modern scholarly ideas of Scottish history

Twirlywoos · 7 Dec 2012 at 16:03

Thanks for the video links and internet/book references. I've seen Braveheart, I have no idea if it was fictional or based on true events.

Jambo · 7 Dec 2012 at 16:05

G|mp said:
They were skirt wearing savages, the English invaded them and.....

....we sent them homewards tae think again.

'Harry · 7 Dec 2012 at 16:08

Ginger pussies.

OpenToSuggestions · 7 Dec 2012 at 16:11

Violent drunks who wear skirts

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Usher · 7 Dec 2012 at 16:11

They also discovered how to make copper wire when two Scottsmen spotted a penny on the floor at the same time

Jambo · 7 Dec 2012 at 16:16

Usher said:
They also discovered how to make copper wire when two Scottsmen spotted a penny on the floor at the same time

This is funny because English are much tighter than Scots. It's so bizarre to see English people buy their own drink rather than a round or pay for their own meal rather than split the bill evenly.

NZB · 7 Dec 2012 at 16:19

If only we could be as manly as the English

Ahleckz · 7 Dec 2012 at 16:22

Jambo said:
This is funny because English are much tighter than Scots. It's so bizarre to see English people buy their own drink rather than a round or pay for their own meal rather than split the bill evenly.

Bar Aberdonians, of course. Tighter than a Virgin Jew those lot.

'Harry · 7 Dec 2012 at 16:24

English>Scottish>Irish>Welsh>Cornish