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The Rivals

Montrose and Argyll and the Struggle for Scotland

By: Murdo Fraser

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The Rivals

Montrose and Argyll and the Struggle for Scotland

By: Murdo Fraser

The struggles of the Scottish Civil War of 1644-45 could easily be personified as a contest between James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose and Archibald Campbell, 8th Marquis of Argyll. Yet at first glance there seems to be more that unites them than separates them. Both came from ancient and powerful families; both were originally Covenanters; both considered themselves loyal subjects of Charles I, then Charles II, who in turn betrayed each of them, and both died at the hands of the executioner. In this book Murdo Fraser examines these two remarkable men, underlining their different personalities: Montrose, the brilliant military tactician - bold and brave but rash, and Campbell - altogether a more opaque figure, cautious, considered and difficult to read. The result is a vivid insight into two remarkable men who played a huge part in writing Scotland's history, and a fascinating portrait of a time of intense political upheaval.

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Birlinn Ltd

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0857902482

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9780857902481

Patrick Geddes's Intellectual Origins

By: Macdonald Murdo Macdonald

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Patrick Geddes's Intellectual Origins

By: Macdonald Murdo Macdonald

Patrick Geddes is one of Scotland's most remarkable thinkers of the late-nineteenth century. His environmental and cultural message endures today, yet the distinctively Scottish context to his thinking has not been properly acknowledged. This book situates Geddes within his own intellectual background (described by George Davie as 'the democratic intellect') and explores the relevance of that background to Geddes's substantial national and international achievements across a truly impressive range of disciplines. Key Features:Explores Patrick Geddes Scottish intellectual background in depth for the first time;Highlights Geddes's insistence on the importance of arts to sciences and vice versa, and the distinctively Scottish context of this approach;Considers the interdisciplinary achievements of Geddes in Edinburgh, Dundee, Paris, London and India;Pays particular attention to his leadership of the Celtic Revival both from a Scottish perspective and with respect to international links, in particular with Indian cultural revivalists such as Ananda Coomaraswamy.

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329

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Edinburgh University Press

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1474454100

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9781474454100

Padre Mac

The Autobiography of Murdo Ewen Macdonald of Harris

By: Murdo Ewen Macdonald

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The Autobiography of Murdo Ewen Macdonald of Harris

By: Murdo Ewen Macdonald

The autobiography of a Scottish professor, army chaplain, World War II veteran, and prisoner of war. From a croft in the Hebridean island of Harris to the grim confines of the Nazis’ notorious prisoner-of-war camp Stalag Luft III and the hallowed of Glasgow University, the life of Murdo Ewen Macdonald was one of extraordinary variety and richness. Macdonald was ordained as a Church of Scotland minister in 1939 and joined the military in 1940. After volunteering in the First Parachute Brigade, he was sent to North Africa where, during a catastrophic mission in which he was severely wounded, he was taken prisoner in 1942. At the infamous Stalag Luft III he supported countless prisoners through their POW experience and assisted the 76 men who took part in the famous Great Escape. After the war he served in various charges in Scotland before being appointed Professor of Practical Theology at Glasgow University, a post which he held to his retirement in 1984. In this much acclaimed book, he looks back over his long and eventful life. Praise for Padre Mac “When we read this book, we find ourselves in the presence of an exceptional man.” —Iain Crichton-Smith

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270

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Casemate Publishers

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0857908251

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9780857908254

Spanish Central America

A Socioeconomic History, 1520-1720

By: Murdo J. MacLeod,Hilde S. Schlesinger,Kathryn P. Meadow-Orlans

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Spanish Central America

A Socioeconomic History, 1520-1720

By: Murdo J. MacLeod,Hilde S. Schlesinger,Kathryn P. Meadow-Orlans

Introduction -- A Developmental Model Applied to Problems of Deafness -- New Perspectives on Manual Communication -- Language Acquisition in Four Deaf Children -- The Developmental Process in Deaf Preschool Children -- Developmental Aspects of Deafness in the School Years -- Deafness and Mental Health: A Residential School Survey -- Mental Health Services for the Deaf -- The Preventive Aspects of Community Psychiatry -- A Model Program of Community Psychiatry for a Deaf Population.

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288

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Univ of California Press

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0520021371

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9780520021372

Aspects of the Religious History of Lewis Up to the Disruption of 1843

By: Murdo Macaulay

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Aspects of the Religious History of Lewis Up to the Disruption of 1843

By: Murdo Macaulay

Rev. Murdo Macaulay was born in Upper Carloway, Lewis, the eldest child of a family of four boys and two girls. On the day of his birth the famous and saintly Mrs. MacIver of Carloway predicted that he was to be a minister of the Gospel. This prediction, of which he had been informed, appeared to have no particular bearing upon his early career. It was not until the great spiritual revival, which began in the district of Carloway a few years before the outbreak of the Second World War, that Mr. Macaulay came to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Whatever thoughts he may have entertained previously, it was in a prisoner of war camp in Germany that he made known his decision to respond to his call to the ministry of the Free Church. The historical account of the Lord’s sovereignty in preparing him for the ministry makes for interesting reading. It includes a full secondary education, a number of years in military training, some years in business where he came to understand the foibles of the public whom he had to serve, a graduation course at Edinburgh University and a divinity Course in the Free Church College. Mr. Macaulay had a studious mind, a retentive memory, and scholastic ability for research. He had a good working knowledge of six languages, yet he was more concerned about stating facts than about clothing them in attractive language. Every Christian ought to consider the manner in which Christ's Spirit engages men in spiritual revival and renewal throughout the history of the church.

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263

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Puritan Publications

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1626632359

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9781626632356

Scottish Art (Second) (World of Art)

By: Murdo MacDonald

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Scottish Art (Second) (World of Art)

By: Murdo MacDonald

Accessible, extensively researched, and beautifully illustrated, this updated volume by renowned scholar and author Murdo Macdonald sheds light on the history and cultural significance of Scottish art. At a time when issues of Scottish identity are the subject of fierce debate, Murdo Macdonald illuminates Scotland’s artistic past and present in this classic text in the World of Art series. Ranging from Neolithic standing stones and the art of the Picts and Gaels to Reformation and Enlightenment art and major figures in the contemporary art scene, Scottish Art explores the distinctive characteristics of Scottish art through the centuries. It examines the cultural heritage and intricate patterns of Celtic design, the importance of Highland and coastal landscapes, long-standing connections between French and Scottish artists, and how each of these factors influenced the development of art in Scotland. This new edition includes more than 200 full-color images of Scottish art from prehistoric times to the present. With masterpieces from artists such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Joan Eardley, this book is a thorough, authoritative, and accessible introduction to Scottish art.

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Thames & Hudson

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0500776040

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9780500776049

The Rivals

Montrose and Argyll and the Struggle for Scotland

By: Murdo Fraser

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Montrose and Argyll and the Struggle for Scotland

By: Murdo Fraser

The struggles of the Scottish Civil War of 1644-45 could easily be personified as a contest between James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose and Archibald Campbell, 8th Earl of Argyll. Yet at first glance there seems to be more that unites them than separates them. Both came from ancient and powerful families; both were originally Covenanters; both considered themselves loyal subjects of Charles I, then Charles II, who in turn betrayed each of them, and both died at the hands of the executioner. In this book Murdo Fraser examines these two remarkable men, underlining their different personalities: Montrose, the brilliant military tactician - bold and brave but rash, and Campbell - altogether a more opaque figure, cautious, considered and difficult to read. The result is a vivid insight into two remarkable men who played a huge part in writing Scotland's history, and a fascinating portrait of a time of intense political upheaval.

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1780273061

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Spanish Central America

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Aspects of the Religious History of Lewis Up to the Disruption of 1843

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