The Noble Houses Of Scotland

Author : Charles Wemyss
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-14
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9783791347622

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The Noble Houses of Scotland by Charles Wemyss Pdf

This enlightening, lavishly illustrated architectural and historical tour explores the unique flavor of Scotland’s great houses. Written from a perspective that is at once personal and scholarly, this unique book examines Scotland’s distinctive country-house architecture. Illustrated with more than 200 photographs, drawings and plans, the book guides the reader through the singular features of Scottish noble homes: the stately setting, the balanced facade, the formal appointments and fashionable furnishings, explaining how each was achieved. Architectural historian Charles Wemyss investigates the aspirations of the Scottish nobility and explores the underlying reasons for such a multitude of castles: Scotland’s close cultural relationship with France and northern Europe, the military origins of the nobility and the vital role of the Scottish Treasury. The book also profiles the country’s leading architects: William Bruce, James Smith, William Adam and his celebrated sons, John, Robert, and James. Utterly engaging as well as informative, this book brings a fresh dimension to the study of Scotland’s country houses, placing their achievement in the context of the country’s economic, political, and social history.

Author : Thomas Johnston (Rt.hon.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1913
Category : Land tenure
ISBN : OCLC:221057697

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Our Scots Noble Families by Thomas Johnston (Rt.hon.) Pdf

Author : Thomas Johnston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1917
Category : Land tenure
ISBN : UOM:39015008908249

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Our Scots Noble Families by Thomas Johnston Pdf

Author : C. L. Johnstone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-23
Category : History
ISBN : 035974690X

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The Historical Families of Dumfriesshire and the Border Wars by C. L. Johnstone Pdf

C. L. Johnstone offers here a history of Scotland's noble families through the centuries, noting how they shaped the history and politics of the nation. This edition includes all the illustrations of the ruins that were once their seats of power, and the family trees. A detailed and intensive examination of the family ties which bound Scottish communities together and strengthened the country's resolve against England during periods of enmity or war, this book discusses the various noble houses in detail. Their evolution through the centuries - the rise of some to prominence, the fall of others to obscurity - is in many ways the story of Scotland as a nation state with its own identity and culture. The border wars between Scotland and England are the later focus of this book; taking place in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, the Jacobite rebellion embroiled several of Scotland's longstanding noble houses in conflict.

Author : C L Johnstone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0359746896

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The Historical Families of Dumfriesshire and the Border Wars by C L Johnstone Pdf

C. L. Johnstone offers here a history of Scotland's noble families through the centuries, noting how they shaped the history and politics of the nation. This edition includes all the illustrations of the ruins that were once their seats of power, and the family trees. A detailed and intensive examination of the family ties which bound Scottish communities together and strengthened the country's resolve against England during periods of enmity or war, this book discusses the various noble houses in detail. Their evolution through the centuries ? the rise of some to prominence, the fall of others to obscurity ? is in many ways the story of Scotland as a nation state with its own identity and culture. The border wars between Scotland and England are the later focus of this book; taking place in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, the Jacobite rebellion embroiled several of Scotland's longstanding noble houses in conflict.

Author : Brown Keith Brown
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-01
Category : Nobility
ISBN : 9781474465434

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Noble Society In Scotland by Brown Keith Brown Pdf

Even in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries it was conventional for humanist writers and their Enlightenment successors to regard the nobility which dominated early modern Scottish society and politics as violent, unlearned, and backward - at best conservatively bound to feudal codes of behaviour; at worst, brutal, corrupt and anarchic. It is a view that prevails still. Keith Brown takes issue with this.The author draws on extensive research in the rich archives of the Scottish noble houses to demonstrate that the conventional view of the Scottish nobility is wrong. He shows that the nobility were as steeped in contemporary European debates and movements as they were rooted in local society. Far from holding back Scotland's economic and cultural development, they embraced economic change, seized financial opportunities, led the way in the pursuit of Renaissance ideals through their own learning and in the education of their children, and were partners in religious reform. Professor Brown makes extensive comparisons with the noble societies elsewhere in Europe to reveal how the differences and above all the similarities between the lives of Scottish nobles and their peers abroad.Elegantly written and illustrated with a wealth of contemporary incident and anecdote, the book presents an intimate and vivid picture of noble life in Scotland. It challenges and will change perceptions of early modern Scotland. Noble Society in Scotland is the first of two related books on the subject. The second, on noble power and the relations between the nobility, state and monarchy, will be published by EUP in 2003.

Author : Barry Robertson
Publisher : John Donald Publishers
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 1906566348

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Lordship and Power in the North of Scotland by Barry Robertson Pdf

This book is the first modern account devoted to the major Scottish noble family the Gordons of Huntly. It examines the family's changing relations with the Crown, the Scottish government, their noble contemporaries and the Highland clans during the seventeenth century, as well as issues such as landowning, religion and internal family politics. In all of these spheres there was a marked decline in Gordon power, at both a regional and national level, and a corresponding increase in the influence of other northern noble families. This sea-change in the political make-up of northern Scotland has been previously overlooked in the historiography. This book brings a fresh perspective to the major political events of the time, from the 1603 Union with England through to the Williamite Revolution of 1688-9, and tells the stories of the patriarchs of the family, the first four marquises of Huntly, the last of whom became the first duke of Gordon. This is a tale of aspirations, trials and tribulations, set against a backdrop of a century of turbulent national history.

Author : Keith M Brown
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780748681198

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Noble Power in Scotland from the Reformation to the Revolution by Keith M Brown Pdf

Analyses the relations between nobility, crown and state, first in Scotland and then in the first courts of the unified kingdoms.

Author : Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd,Christopher Simon Sykes
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : 9781856691062

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Great Houses of Scotland by Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd,Christopher Simon Sykes Pdf

26 houses photographed in colour and accompanied by informative text about their history.

Author : Ch. Botolph
Publisher : Рипол Классик
Page : 633 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9785871291931

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The History of the Noble House of Stourton, of Stourton, in the County of Wilts by Ch. Botolph Pdf

Author : C.B. Joseph,Lord Mowbray,Segrave,Stourton
Publisher : Рипол Классик
Page : 671 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9785880603800

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The History of the Noble House of Stourton, of Stourton, in the County of Wilts by C.B. Joseph,Lord Mowbray,Segrave,Stourton Pdf

Author : Andrew Lang
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9789359392936

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A Short History Of Scotland by Andrew Lang Pdf

"A Short History of Scotland" is a book written by Andrew Lang, a Scottish author and historian. The book provides an overview of the history of Scotland, covering significant events, figures, and cultural developments from ancient times to the early 20th century. In "A Short History of Scotland," Lang takes readers on a journey through Scotland's past, offering insights into its rich and complex history. He explores the formation of Scotland as a nation, the influence of Celtic tribes, the Roman occupation, and the emergence of early Scottish kingdoms. The book delves into pivotal moments in Scottish history, including the Wars of Independence against England, the reign of notable Scottish monarchs such as Robert the Bruce and Mary, Queen of Scots, and the religious conflicts of the Reformation era. Lang also highlights Scotland's cultural contributions, such as its literature, music, and intellectual heritage. He discusses the impact of Scottish Enlightenment thinkers, the emergence of the Presbyterian Church, and the country's cultural ties with Europe and the wider world. O "A Short History of Scotland" by Andrew Lang serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in gaining a general understanding of Scotland's history. It offers a concise and informative overview of the country's political, cultural, and social development, providing readers with a foundation to explore further into Scotland's fascinating past.

Author : James Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : Nobility
ISBN : YALE:39002014686662

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The Great Historic Families of Scotland by James Taylor Pdf

Author : Simon Welfare
Publisher : Atria Books
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781982128623

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Fortune's Many Houses by Simon Welfare Pdf

A unique and fascinating look at Victorian society through the remarkable lives of an enlightened and philanthropic aristocratic couple, the Marquess and Marchioness of Aberdeen, who tried to change the world for the better but paid a heavy price. This is a true tale of love and loss, fortune and misfortune. In the late 19th century, John and Ishbel Gordon, the Marquess and Marchioness of Aberdeen, were the couple who seemed to have it all: a fortune that ran into the tens of millions, a magnificent stately home in Scotland surrounded by one of Europe’s largest estates, a townhouse in London’s most fashionable square, cattle ranches in Texas and British Columbia, and the governorships of Ireland and Canada where they lived like royalty. Together they won praise for their work as social reformers and pioneers of women’s rights, and enjoyed friendships with many of the most prominent figures of the age, from Britain’s Prime Ministers to Oliver Wendell-Holmes and P.T. Barnum and Queen Victoria herself. Yet by the time they died in the 1930s, this gilded couple’s luck had long since run out: they had faced family tragedies, scandal through their unwitting involvement in one of the “crimes of the century” and, most catastrophically of all, they had lost both their fortune and their lands. This fascinating family quest for the reason for their dramatic downfall is also a moving and colorful exploration of society in Victorian Britain and North America and an inspirational feast for history lovers.

Author : MAUREEN M MEIKLE
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781291518009

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The Scottish People 1490-1625 by MAUREEN M MEIKLE Pdf

The Scottish People, 1490-1625 is one of the most comprehensive texts ever written on Scottish History. All geographical areas of Scotland are covered from the Borders, through the Lowlands to the Gàidhealtachd and the Northern Isles. The chapters look at society and the economy, Women and the family, International relations: war, peace and diplomacy, Law and order: the local administration of justice in the localities, Court and country: the politics of government, The Reformation: preludes, persistence and impact, Culture in Renaissance Scotland: education, entertainment, the arts and sciences, and Renaissance architecture: the rebuilding of Scotland. In many past general histories there was a relentless focus upon the elite, religion and politics. These are key features of any medieval and early modern history books, but The Scottish People looks at less explored areas of early-modern Scottish History such as women, how the law operated, the lives of everyday folk, architecture, popular belief and culture.