William Elphinstone and The Kingdom of Scotland ; Leslie Macfarlane (1985 1st)

By Leslie J. Macfarlane

Published by Aberdeen University Press, Aberdeen, 1985. First edition. 8vo. Dark navy cloth hardback binding in dust-jacket. Illustrated throughout. Front & back endpapers illustrated in b&w and frontispiece illustrated in colour. 448pp, plus notes, bibliography + index. 

William Elphinstone was a pivotal figure in the Scottish kingdom during the late medieval period. Born in Glasgow, he became a prominent bishop and statesman, known for founding the University of Aberdeen. His diplomatic career included missions to France and England, and he served as Lord High Chancellor of Scotland. Elphinstone was also instrumental in the introduction of printing into Scotland and the production of the Breviarium Aberdonense. His efforts in education and diplomacy helped shape the future of Scotland's political and cultural landscape.

Very good. Dust-jacket remains un-clipped and is in mint condition other than one small neat tear to upper front cover (pictured). Boards excellent, text block is sound and tight. All contents present and pages are crisp and clean throughout and free from any names or writing etc. Overall a very good copy. 

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