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A History of Scotland

Summary A documentary charting the birth and growth of the Scottish nation. View more details

  • 2008
  • 1h

A History of Scotland

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Neil Oliver James Fleming Scott Glynn Grace Beagan

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8.2

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Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Nov 8, 2008

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : Scotland, UK

Production companies : BBC Scotland The Open University

Summary A documentary charting the birth and growth of the Scottish nation. View more details

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Nov 8, 2008

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : Scotland, UK

Production companies : BBC Scotland The Open University

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Neil Oliver in A History of Scotland (2008) Neil Oliver in A History of Scotland (2008)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Nov 08, 2008
The Last of the Free
In the first episode Oliver reveals the mystery of how the Gaelic Scottish Kingdom - Alba - was born, and why its role in one of the greatest battles ever fought on British soil defined the shape of Britain in the modern era.
Episode 2 • Nov 15, 2008
Hammers of the Scots
Oliver charts the 13th century story of the two men who helped transform the Gaelic kingdom of Alba into the Scotland of today.
Episode 3 • Nov 23, 2008
Bishop Makes King
Oliver explores the role the Scottish church played in promoting Robert Bruce, the propaganda campaigns, both at home and abroad, and how the 1320 Declaration of Arbroath persuaded the Pope to recognize Scotland as an independent nation.
Episode 4 • Nov 30, 2008
Language Is Power
Scotland's infamous Highland/Lowland divide was the result of a family struggle that divided the kingdom. This is the story of how the policies of the Stewart royal family led to the Gaels being perceived as rebels and outsiders.
Episode 5 • Dec 07, 2008
Project Britain
While Mary Queen of Scots plotted to usurp Elizabeth I and seize the throne of England, her son James dreamed of a more radical future: a Protestant Great Britain.
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