Opposition to the Stuarts as an imperial dynasty led to revolution in all three kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland that shaped different perceptions of Britain. Allan Macinnes' wider contextualizing of a British revolution--which challenges the anglocentric dominance of British History--takes account of apocalyptic visions, baronial politics and commercial networks as well as confessional allegiances, representative images and written texts.

This illuminating and insightful guide offers a comprehensive overview of Scottish history, from the kingdom's genesis in the ninth century to the independence debates of the present day.

This illuminating and insightful guide offers a comprehensive overview of Scottish history, from the kingdom's genesis in the ninth century to the independence debates of the present day.