a work of exemplary, balanced and up-to-date erudition.
Julian Goodare, University of Edinburgh Reviews in History Dawson's lively style and use of individual contemporary experiences will engage the sleepiest student, while the chronological approach allows her to draw attention to the longer-term processes underlying the 're-forming' of the Scottish kingdom that will satisfy the more academically minded.
Anna ... Read moreGroundwater, University of Edinburgh English Historical Review A very welcome volume in the New Edinburgh History of Scotland series... An important book, to be secured by all serious libraries, and readers interested in this crucial period. Northern History The approach taken here is broadly chronological, yet there is far more here than a mere recounting of the governments of monarchs or regents! Scotland Re-formed is well illustrated with many maps and tables! Scotland Re-formed should, therefore, appeal to both informed general readers and students of early modern Scottish history.
Maureen Meikle, Leeds Trinity and All Saints Parliamentary History The last few decades have seen a flourishing of interest in Renaissance and Reformation Scotland, but so far an overview, bringing together the fruits of this new research, has been lacking. This volume fills the gap admirably... This lively book should be particularly useful for newcomers to the subject: the writing is consistently clear, and avoids descending into historiogrpahical controversy, while retaining an eye for detail.
John McCallum, University of St Andrews Ecclesiastical Law Journal Dawson moves seamlessly between biography, local and regional contexts, and the events and issues of national identity! Her writing masterfully chronicles both the constancy and fluidity of these struggles for power, vengeance, and at times justice.
William VanDoodewaard, Huntington University Journal of British Studies A clear narrative of an often confusing period in Scotland's past. Readable yet erudite, expansive yet detailed, Dawson's book is a fresh take on political history that will serve students well.
Mairi Cowan, University of Toronto Scottish Historical Review a work of exemplary, balanced and up-to-date erudition. Dawson's lively style and use of individual contemporary experiences will engage the sleepiest student, while the chronological approach allows her to draw attention to the longer-term processes underlying the 're-forming' of the Scottish kingdom that will satisfy the more academically minded. A very welcome volume in the New Edinburgh History of Scotland series... An important book, to be secured by all serious libraries, and readers interested in this crucial period. The approach taken here is broadly chronological, yet there is far more here than a mere recounting of the governments of monarchs or regents! Scotland Re-formed is well illustrated with many maps and tables! Scotland Re-formed should, therefore, appeal to both informed general readers and students of early modern Scottish history. The last few decades have seen a flourishing of interest in Renaissance and Reformation Scotland, but so far an overview, bringing together the fruits of this new research, has been lacking. This volume fills the gap admirably... This lively book should be particularly useful for newcomers to the subject: the writing is consistently clear, and avoids descending into historiogrpahical controversy, while retaining an eye for detail. Dawson moves seamlessly between biography, local and regional contexts, and the events and issues of national identity! Her writing masterfully chronicles both the constancy and fluidity of these struggles for power, vengeance, and at times justice. A clear narrative of an often confusing period in Scotland's past. Readable yet erudite, expansive yet detailed, Dawson's book is a fresh take on political history that will serve students well. Show Less