Heart of Scotland
The History and Heritage of Stirling Since 1124
Written by Holger Nehring , Michael Penman , Tom Turpie
£22.00
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About the Book
From pre-Roman times, Stirling was seen as a strategic location because of its position at the crossing of the river Forth. In many accounts it appears as the key link between Britain, Scotland and the world beyond, as a place of borders as well as connections, and, as such, is an ideal location from which we can see how Scotland and the United Kingdom were made.
This book offers a unique perspective on Stirling. It connects the story of Stirling and the surrounding area to important events and transformations in Scottish and wider history, and incorporates landscape, environment, archaeology and architecture. It discusses what the built and cultural heritage that surrounds us in the city today can tell us and reveal about Stirling’s exciting history. The book also takes account of more recent developments in Scottish history not only to discuss political events, but also to pay attention to the ways in which these events are connected to society, culture and developments in Scotland and beyond.
The Authors
Holger Nehring
Holger Nehring has been Professor of Contemporary European History at the University of Stirling since 2013.
Michael Penman
Michael Penman is a senior lecturer at the University of Stirling. His research interests include medieval lay piety in Scotland, especially the patterns of worship of late medieval Scottish kings and their subjects.
Tom Turpie
Tom Turpie is a lecturer in History at the University of Stirling and freelance historian specialising in community history.
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