Scotland's Story
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Scotland's Story is book by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall
first published in 1906 in the United Kingdom and in 1910 in the United States. It was reissued in 2005. It is about the history of Scotland
, and it also has some legends having to do with Scotland. In more recent times the book has been described as "replete with British imperial iconography".
Scotland's Story starts off with the legend of Prince Gathelus, and it ends with King George IV
. It ended here because as Marshall says in the book "And here I think I must end, for Scotland has no more a story of her own — her story is Britain's story."
Some of the stories this book includes are those of Macbeth
, William Wallace
, Robert the Bruce
, and the Stewart
kings, but there are many more.
It was written by Marshall after her daughter Caledonia finished Our Island Story
but wasn't satisfied with it not including Scotland's history. With this dissatisfaction, Caledonia asked Marshall to write about the history of Scotland. Scotland's Story did not catch as much attention as Our Island Story, which is Marshall's most popular book.
The book's depiction of William Wallace, which describes him as paving the way for the union of Scotland with England
, has been described as a "romanticised illustration" not "based on any idea of historical reality".
Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall
Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall was a British author, particularly well known for her works of popular national history for children....
first published in 1906 in the United Kingdom and in 1910 in the United States. It was reissued in 2005. It is about the history of Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
, and it also has some legends having to do with Scotland. In more recent times the book has been described as "replete with British imperial iconography".
Scotland's Story starts off with the legend of Prince Gathelus, and it ends with King George IV
George IV of the United Kingdom
George IV was the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and also of Hanover from the death of his father, George III, on 29 January 1820 until his own death ten years later...
. It ended here because as Marshall says in the book "And here I think I must end, for Scotland has no more a story of her own — her story is Britain's story."
Some of the stories this book includes are those of Macbeth
Macbeth of Scotland
Mac Bethad mac Findlaích was King of the Scots from 1040 until his death...
, William Wallace
William Wallace
Sir William Wallace was a Scottish knight and landowner who became one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence....
, Robert the Bruce
Robert I of Scotland
Robert I , popularly known as Robert the Bruce , was King of Scots from March 25, 1306, until his death in 1329.His paternal ancestors were of Scoto-Norman heritage , and...
, and the Stewart
High Steward of Scotland
The title of High Steward or Great Steward was given in the 12th century to Walter Fitzalan, whose descendants became the House of Stewart. In 1371, the last High Steward inherited the throne, and thereafter the title of High Steward of Scotland has been held as a subsidiary title to that of Duke...
kings, but there are many more.
It was written by Marshall after her daughter Caledonia finished Our Island Story
Our Island Story
Our Island Story: A Child's History of England is a book by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall, first published in 1905 in London by T. C. & E. C. Jack....
but wasn't satisfied with it not including Scotland's history. With this dissatisfaction, Caledonia asked Marshall to write about the history of Scotland. Scotland's Story did not catch as much attention as Our Island Story, which is Marshall's most popular book.
The book's depiction of William Wallace, which describes him as paving the way for the union of Scotland with England
Acts of Union 1707
The Acts of Union were two Parliamentary Acts - the Union with Scotland Act passed in 1706 by the Parliament of England, and the Union with England Act passed in 1707 by the Parliament of Scotland - which put into effect the terms of the Treaty of Union that had been agreed on 22 July 1706,...
, has been described as a "romanticised illustration" not "based on any idea of historical reality".