Description
Book SynopsisThis is a one-volume political and ecclesiastical history of medieval Scotland. It analyses the development of the institutions of the Scottish state, conflict and co-operation between the crown and the nobility, relations with external powers, the history of the Scottish church, and the formation of a distinctive Scottish identity.
Trade Review'One of the major strengths of this book is Dr Barrell's deep knowledge of contemporary sources and of the latest published research … this is an excellent textbook which must surely be a first recommendation for students, or for the general reader coming to medieval Scottish history for the first time.' History
Table of ContentsList of figures; Preface; List of abbreviations; Maps; 1. Early medieval Scotland; 2. Feudal Scotland; 3. The transformation of the Scottish church; 4. The consolidation of the Scottish realm; 5. The Wars of Independence; 6. The Stewart kings; 7. Crown and nobility in later medieval Scotland; 8. The road to Reformation; Conclusion; Select bibliography; Index.
