An alternative look at notable figures and events as seen through a unique Caledonian perspective. The attributes associated with being Scottish are applied to well-known quotes and events. Covering topics such as war, politics, cinema, religion and more, the text will be accompanied by light-hearted and witty illustrations making this an ideal book for the gift market both in Scotland and further afield.
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If History Was Scottish takes an alternative look at notable figures and events as seen through a unique Caledonian perspective.
An alternative look at notable figures and events as seen through a unique Caledonian perspective. The attributes associated with being Scottish are applied to well-known quotes and events. Covering topics such as war, politics, cinema, religion and more, the text will be accompanied by light-hearted and witty illustrations making this an ideal book for the gift market both in Scotland and further afield.
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Ach dinnae be daft. He’ll never hit me frae there. - Lord Nelson Wait until your faither hears about this. - Oedipus’ mother Oh Josephine, gie’s peace the night, eh? - Napoleon This brand new jaicket? Ower a puddle? Aye right. - Walter Raleigh They think it’s all over… och we’ll never hear the end o this. - Kenneth Wolstenholme, 1966
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781908373670
Publisert
2013
Utgiver
Vendor
Luath Press Ltd
Vekt
160 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
12 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
160

Forfatter
Illustratør

Om bidragsyterne

NORMAN FERGUSON has been interested in history ever since receiving the Ladybird book on Robert the Bruce as a youngster. He studied Scottish History at university, although little has been retained. He still doesn’t know if James IV was a Renaissance Prince or not. He devised websites for the Scottish Government on Scottish history, including one on William Wallace. As a result he spent far too long watching Mel Gibson’s Braveheart for research. In his spare time he has written comedy for radio, TV and books. His proudest comedy moment is making Radiohead misery-guts singer Thom Yorke laugh out loud on Radio One. After a spell writing non-fiction history books, he felt it was time to use his accumulated knowledge for more light-hearted ends. If History Was Scottish is his sixth book.