Buik of the Croniclis of Scotland or a Metrical Version of the History of Hector Boece : Rolls Series.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stewart, William, author.

Turnbull, William B. (William Barclay), 1811-1863, author.

Series:

Metrical Version of the History of Hector Boece by William Stewart Series

Metrical Version of the History of Hector Boece by William Stewart Series ; v.2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Letters patent--Great Britain.

Letters patent.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (728 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Buik of the Croniclis of Scotland Volume 2

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2007.

Summary:

This volume is part of the 'Chronicles and Memorials of Great Britain and Ireland During the Middle Ages,' a historical series commissioned by the British Treasury in 1857. It features a metrical rendition of Hector Boece's history, presented by William Stewart and edited by William B. Turnbull. The work provides a detailed account of Scotland's history, including events like the Roman invasion, the division of Scotland among various tribes, and the reign of notable figures such as Maximus. The text is based on meticulous collation of manuscripts to ensure textual accuracy, with a focus on providing historical context and author biographies. Geared towards historians and scholars, the book serves as a valuable resource for understanding medieval Scottish history and its connections to broader European events. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781435651593

1435651596

OCLC:

1481794741