A History of Fife and Kinross - Couverture souple

MacKay, Ae J G

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1428656324 ISBN 13 : 9781428656321

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

""A History of Fife and Kinross"" by AE. J. G. Mackay is a comprehensive account of the history of the Scottish counties of Fife and Kinross. The book covers the period from prehistoric times to the present day, and explores the political, social, and cultural developments that have shaped these regions over the centuries. The book begins with an overview of the geological and environmental factors that have influenced the development of Fife and Kinross, before moving on to examine the early inhabitants of the area, including the Picts and the Romans. The author then explores the medieval period, including the establishment of the Kingdom of Fife and the role of the church in the region. The book also covers the turbulent political history of Fife and Kinross, including the Wars of Independence and the Jacobite uprisings. The author examines the impact of industrialization on the region, including the development of mining and textile industries, and the growth of towns such as Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy. Throughout the book, the author provides detailed insights into the lives of the people who have lived in Fife and Kinross over the centuries, including their customs, beliefs, and traditions. The book is illustrated with maps, photographs, and other images that help bring the history of these regions to life. Overall, ""A History of Fife and Kinross"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Scotland, and provides a fascinating insight into the development of these two important counties over the centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

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Présentation de l'éditeur

John Scot of Scotstarvit, a country gentleman of Fife. The latter, taken from the Ordnance Survey, presents a picture of the advance which this portion of Scotland has made since the Union, and suggests the progress the future may have in store. 7ALBYN PLACE, EDINBURGH, Christmas Vacation,
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1428656324
• ISBN 13: 9781428656321
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 420
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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