Books About
Scotland
&
Books From Scotland

Below is a list of biographies and autobiographies about famous Scots throughout history.

Adam Smith, Radical and Egalitarian: An Interpretation for the 21st Century - Iain McLean - Hardback £15.99 This title shows that Adam Smith (1723-90), the author of 'The Wealth of Nations', was not the promoter of ruthless laissez-faire capitalism that is frequently depicted. Smith's 'right-wing' reputation was sealed... Read more

An Accidental Tragedy: The Life Of Mary, Queen Of Scots - Roderick Graham - Hardback £17.50 Based on contemporary documents and histories, the author paints a unique picture of Mary that sees her neither as a Catholic martyr, nor as a husband-murdering adulteress, but as a young girl adrift in the dangerous seas of 16th century politics... Read more