For a country with a relatively small population, Scotland has had
a massive impact on the world. This intriguing miscellany uncovers
the culture surrounding its shores, and celebrates the many
characters, legends, firsts and inventions that have shaped the
country's rich and majestic history. This eye opening collection of
trivia will enlighten you on many of the myths surrounding
Scotland. Bagpipes, tartan and haggis are all archetypal images of
Scotland, and yet none of them likely originated here. Clan wars,
family feuds, invasions and battles are just some of the historical
subjects divulged in this fascinating miscellany. Scots have also
helped to create modern life, with innovators ushering in the
Industrial Revolution, medical breakthroughs, not forgetting the
Scottish engineers famed across the globe. Along the way you will
also find entries on the food, the sporting heritage and darker
tales of murder most foul. Brief, accessible and entertaining
pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to
dip in to. The amazing and extraordinary facts series presents
interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a
wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and
entertain in equal measure.
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