History Libri GmbH History of Scotland Hardcover

Forgotten Rebels, Fierce Women, and Untold LegendsNo king of Scots could be crowned without a MacDuff present. It wasn't just tradition, it was law. So when Robert the Bruce rose to claim the throne, and the noble houses had either fled or bent the knee to England, one woman from Clan MacDuff risked everything. She crowned him herself-defying the English, breaking convention, and altering the fate of a nation.This is just one of many bold, hidden stories waiting to be uncovered.Inside, you'll discover:The brutal vengeance of Clan MacNab.The first recorded Scot to resist the Roman Empire.The terrifying tactics used to force confessions from accused witches.Treachery and betrayal behind royal palace walls.The eerie tale of a missing piper beneath Edinburgh Castle.How Lady Agnes's laughter humiliated her enemies during a siege.The chilling crimes of Burke and Hare.How Helen Gloag, a kidnapped Scottish girl, became an empress.The sorrow of a nation when James VI of Scotland became James I of England.And so much more!These aren't the stories found in textbooks, they're the raw, riveting accounts of rebels and royals, villains and visionaries, whose actions shaped the heart of Scotland.