Books written by Edward J. Cowan

  • Scottish Fairy Belief: A History
    Scottish Fairy Belief: A History

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  • For Auld Lang Syne: Images of Scottish Australia from First Fleet to Federation

    The purpose of the exhibition and book is to explore the contribution of Scots across all aspects of social, political, religious, artistic, scientific and entrepreneurial endeavour in Australia from the period of first European settlement ...

  • Scotland Since 1688: Struggle for a Nation
    Scotland Since 1688: Struggle for a Nation

    Struggle for a Nation Edward J. Cowan, Richard J. Finlay, William Paul ... In 1884 the paign was a success and Third Reform Act Gladstone went on to WILLIAM COX AND BENJAMIN BOX . greatly extended the win the seat , resume franchise in ...

  • Scottish Fairy Belief: A History
    Scottish Fairy Belief: A History

    This study of Scottish fairy belief examines the history & nature of fairy belief, major themes & motifs, the demonising attack upon the tradition & the attempted reinstatement of the reality of fairies at the end of the 17th century.

  • The Ballad in Scottish History
    The Ballad in Scottish History

    This collection aims to investigate the value of the Scottish ballads for historians of the period from the middle ages to the early 20th century. The role played by collectors...

  • Dumfries and Galloway: People and Place, c.1700–1914
    Dumfries and Galloway: People and Place, c.1700–1914

    Dumfries and Galloway is one of the least-known regions of Scotland. Despite memories and traditions to match those of Gaelic-speaking Scotland, it has been seriously understudied.

  • Why Scottish History Still Matters
    Why Scottish History Still Matters

    Why Scottish History Still Matters

  • A History of Everyday Life in Medieval Scotland, 1000 to 1600
    A History of Everyday Life in Medieval Scotland, 1000 to 1600

    A History Of Everyday Life In Scotland Series Editors: Christopher A. Whatley & Elizabeth Foyster This series demonstrates how everyday routines and behaviours can open a window into the social, economic and cultural lives of ordinary Scots ...

  • Dumfries and Galloway: People and Place, C.1700 to 1914
    Dumfries and Galloway: People and Place, C.1700 to 1914

    Dumfries and Galloway is one of the least-known regions of Scotland. Despite memories and traditions to match those of Gaelic-speaking Scotland, it has been seriously understudied.

  • The Declaration of Arbroath: 'For Freedom Alone'
    The Declaration of Arbroath: 'For Freedom Alone'

    This is the first book-length study to examine the origins of the Declaration and the ideas upon which it drew, while tracing the rise of its mythic status in Scotland and exploring its impact upon revolutionary America.