History of Scotland (G905)

G – History

Beyond bagpipes and kilts, this tiny nation at the northwestern extremity of Europe has played a vital role in the creation of the modern world. Starting with the preservation of the Scottish nation under Robert the Bruce and William Wallace in the late 12th and early 13th centuries, this course will discuss key events in the development of Scottish society from the late middle ages to the present.

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: James Patterson

PATTERSON, JAMES–B.A., SUNY Oswego; M.A., C.W. Post College (Long Island University); Ph.D., Fordham University. Fulbright Scholar, Ireland. Author of In the Wake of the Great Rebellion. Visiting Fellow, National University of Ireland, Galway. Retired professor of history. Taught Irish history courses at Fordham and Centenary College. Enjoys reading, writing, walking, friends and family.

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