A Short History of Scotland


Read by Sibella Denton

(4.4 stars; 61 reviews)

A Short History of Scotland offers a succinct yet informative overview of Scotland's rich and complex past, spanning from the Roman era to the final Jacobite uprising. Andrew Lang, a noted historian, distills centuries of events into a narrative that is both accessible and engaging.

In this audiobook, listeners will explore the key moments and figures that shaped Scotland's identity, including the influence of Roman occupation, the rise of clans, and the struggles for independence. Lang's clear prose invites both history enthusiasts and casual listeners to delve into the pivotal events that have defined the nation.

With its focus on significant historical milestones, this work stands out as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the evolution of Scotland. Whether you are familiar with Scottish history or new to the subject, this concise account provides a solid foundation for further exploration.

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01 - Ch. 1: Scotland and the Romans 6:47 Read by Sibella Denton
02 - Ch. 2: Christianity - The Rival Kingdoms 4:27 Read by Sibella Denton
03 - Ch. 3: Early Wars of Races 8:32 Read by Sibella Denton
04 - Ch. 4: Malcolm Canmore - The Norman Conquest 8:53 Read by Sibella Denton
05 - Ch. 5: David I and His Times, pt 1 9:40 Read by Sibella Denton
06 - Ch. 5: David I and His Times, pt 2 7:39 Read by Sibella Denton
07 - Ch. 6: Malcolm and the Maiden 7:02 Read by Sibella Denton
08 - Ch. 7: Encroachments of Edward I - Wallace 8:58 Read by Sibella Denton
09 - Ch. 8: Bruce and the War of Independence 8:26 Read by Sibella Denton
10 - Ch. 9: Decadence and Disasters - Reign of David II 9:50 Read by Sibella Denton
11 - Ch. 10: Early Stuart Kings: Robert II 8:16 Read by Sibella Denton
12 - Ch. 11: James I 6:26 Read by Sibella Denton
13 - Ch. 12: James II 7:10 Read by Sibella Denton
14 - Ch. 13: James III 10:50 Read by Sibella Denton
15 - Ch. 14: James IV, pt 1 9:18 Read by Sibella Denton
16 - Ch. 14: James IV, pt2 9:20 Read by Sibella Denton
17 - Ch. 15: James V and the Reformation 11:34 Read by Sibella Denton
18 - Ch. 16: The Minority of Mary Stuart 12:23 Read by Sibella Denton
19 - Ch. 17: Regency of Arran 5:35 Read by Sibella Denton
20 - Ch. 18: Regency of Mary of Guise 10:19 Read by Sibella Denton
21 - Ch. 19: The Great Pillage, pt 1 9:51 Read by Sibella Denton
22 - Ch. 19: The Great Pillage, pt 2 8:10 Read by Sibella Denton
23 - Ch. 20: Mary in Scotland, pt 1 11:25 Read by Sibella Denton
24 - Ch. 20: Mary in Scotland, pt 2 10:15 Read by Sibella Denton
25 - Ch. 21: Minority of James I 11:19 Read by Sibella Denton
26 - Ch. 22: Reign of James I, pt 1 8:13 Read by Sibella Denton
27 - Ch. 22: Reign of James I, pt 2 8:06 Read by Sibella Denton
28 - Ch. 22: Reign of James I, pt 3 10:28 Read by Sibella Denton
29 - Ch. 23: The Gowrie Conspiracy, pt 1 8:37 Read by Sibella Denton
30 - Ch. 23: The Gowrie Conspiracy, pt 2 10:38 Read by Sibella Denton
31 - Ch. 24: Charles I, pt 1 8:51 Read by Sibella Denton
32 - Ch. 24: Charles I, pt 2 10:02 Read by Sibella Denton
33 - Ch. 24: Charles I, pt 3 9:35 Read by Sibella Denton
34 - Ch. 24: Charles I, pt 4 10:34 Read by Sibella Denton
35 - Ch. 24: Charles I, pt 5 8:56 Read by Sibella Denton
36 - Ch. 24: Charles I, pt 6 9:14 Read by Sibella Denton
37 - Ch. 25: Conquered Scotland 5:30 Read by Sibella Denton
38 - Ch. 26: The Restoration, pt 1 9:08 Read by Sibella Denton
39 - Ch. 26: The Restoration, pt 2 11:26 Read by Sibella Denton
40 - Ch. 26: The Restoration, pt 3 8:37 Read by Sibella Denton
41 - Ch. 26: The Restoration, pt 4 9:39 Read by Sibella Denton
42 - Ch. 26: The Restoration, pt 5 8:46 Read by Sibella Denton
43 - Ch. 27: William and Mary, pt 1 8:49 Read by Sibella Denton
44 - Ch. 27: William and Mary, pt 2 9:01 Read by Sibella Denton
45 - Ch. 28: Darien 11:56 Read by Sibella Denton
46 - Ch. 29: Preliminaries to the Union 15:40 Read by Sibella Denton
47 - Ch. 30: George I 12:36 Read by Sibella Denton
48 - Ch. 31: The Argathelians and the Squadrone 14:55 Read by Sibella Denton
49 - Ch. 32: The First Secession 7:14 Read by Sibella Denton
50 - Ch. 33: The Last Jacobite Rising, pt 1 10:25 Read by Sibella Denton
51 - Ch. 33: The Last Jacobite Rising, pt 2 8:11 Read by Sibella Denton
52 - Ch. 33: The Last Jacobite Rising, pt 3 9:56 Read by Sibella Denton
53 - Ch. 33: The Last Jacobite Rising, pt 4 9:38 Read by Sibella Denton
54 - Conclusion 7:49 Read by Sibella Denton

Reviews

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(4.5 stars)

This short synopsis of Scottish history is well done and is exactly what this reader wanted--a quick overview giving leading personages and replete with dates. It is an excellent jumping off point for additional study. Thanks to the reader for a lucid and professional job.

An average history, although well read


(3 stars)

Well read, but not quite well enough written to get more stars. Good, but not particularly good compared to other histories.

Concise but dense


(4 stars)

This is a well-narrated history. Don't let the title fool you! Though relatively short, the quantity of information presented is nearly overwhelming.

good information and well read


(4.5 stars)

I started watching Outlander and thought this might be interesting


(5 stars)

You’re wrong timothy Great book for teaching history lessons. I also watched it too.