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Scots Parliament

James Robertson
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  • ISBN 9781902927435
  • Weight: 247g
  • Dimensions: 157 x 234mm
  • Publication Date: 15 Feb 2002
  • Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Description

This book is a comprehensive introduction to the Scottish Parliament, both past and present, written in accessible, straightforward modern Scots.

Part One describes the modern institution, re-established in 1999 after nearly a 300-year absence: its functions, powers, activities, buildings and personnel, and its relevance to the everyday lives of Scots. A brief history of the politics of post-Union Scotland, the establishment of the Scottish Office and the growing demand for devolved government in the 20th century, is also given.

Part Two describes the historical Parliament, from its medieval origins to its fully-fledged development as an arm of government under the Stewarts, through to the Act of Union in 1707. The main events of this period, together with descriptions of incidents and individuals associated with the Parliament, and extracts from some of the many interesting pieces of legislation it passed, are given.
About James Robertson
James Robertson is a co-founder of Itchy Coo. He writes books for both adults and children, in English and in Scots. His novel The Testament of Gideon Mack was long-listed for the Man Booker Prize in 2006 and featured on the Richard and Judy Book Club in 2007. For Itchy Coo his translations include Julia Donaldson’s The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox and A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh.

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