The Peerage Of Scotland : A Genealogical And Historical Account Of All The Peers Of The Kingdom
Overview
Behind every Scottish title lies a story of blood, land and power. Scotland's nobility, line by line. The Peerage Of Scotland: A Genealogical And Historical Account Of All The Peers Of The Kingdom gathers those stories into a single, authoritative scottish peerage reference, combining precise family trees with rich historical notes. Moving house by house through the great dynasties, it traces scottish nobility lineages, marriages and successions, setting each against the shifting fortunes of the realm and the wider british isles noble families. For anyone engaged in scotland family history research, this classic genealogical history handbook serves as an indispensable reference for genealogists, historians and clan enthusiasts alike: a Burke's Peerage-style reference focused wholly on the north. Here, the history of scottish peers unfolds through their scottish titles and estates, revealing the fabric of historical scotland aristocracy, the rise and fall of houses, and the enduring legacy of ancient bloodlines. At once a meticulous nobility genealogy compendium and a compelling scottish clan histories book, it stands as a landmark in the recording of national memory and identity. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9789354446580
- ISBN-10: 9354446582
- Publisher: Alpha Edition
- Publish Date: March 2021
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.99 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.43 pounds
- Page Count: 444
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