Hi, what books about history of Scotland (from Medieval until today) do you recommend? Ideally, they should be available as e-books. My favorite authors of historical books are Antony Beevor, James M. McPherson, Roger Crowley, Niall Fergusson, Alexandra Richie, Hugh Kennedy, Norman Davies (in this order), so I would like to read something similar in style to those listed :)
A couple of books:
Barrell ADM, Medieval Scotland (Cambridge 2001)
This is a one-volume history of medieval Scotland, concentrating on the period between the middle of the eleventh century and the Reformation and taking full account of recent scholarship. It is primarily a political and ecclesiastical study, analysing the development of the institutions of the Scottish state, conflict and co-operation between the crown and the nobility, relations with external powers, the history of the church in Scotland, and the formation of a distinctive Scottish identity.
Houston RA and Knox WWJ (eds), The New Penguin History of Scotland: from the Earliest Times to the Present Day (Penguin 2002) or the reissue: (The Folio Society 2006)
The New Penguin History of Scotland brings together the work of Scotland's foremost historians in a volume that is essential reading for anyone interested in Scotland and her people.
Mason RA (ed), New Edinburgh History of Scotland Series (Edinburgh University Press)
The New Edinburgh History of Scotland comprises ten textbooks exploring the development of Scotland as a political entity from earliest times to the present. Combining chronological narrative with analytical rigour, each book offers an informative and accessible account of a defined period in Scottish history.
Wormald J (ed), New History of Scotland Series (Edinburgh University Press)
A flagship series for Edinburgh University Press, these classic textbooks are written by authors at the forefront of their discipline and provide an ideal introduction to Scottish history for undergraduates and general readers.
Cowan EJ and Henderson L, A History of Everyday Life in Medieval Scotland (Edinburgh University Press 2011)
This book examines the ordinary, routine, daily behaviour, experiences and beliefs of people in Scotland from the earliest times to 1600. Its purpose is to discover the character of everyday life in Scotland over time and to do so, where possible, within a comparative context.
You might also find this list of books useful.