Tales of a Grandfather
Being the History of Scotland from the Earliest Period to the Battle of Flodden in 1513

Originally published in 1909 as part of the English Literature for Schools collection, this book contains an edited edition of Sir Walter Scott's Tales of a Grandfather, which covers the history of Scotland from the pre-Roman period until the Battle of Flodden in 1513. The text is written in a fluent and readable style, and critical notes are supplied at the end of the book. This volume will be of value to anyone with an interest in Scottish history or the history of education.

1. How Scotland and England came to be separate kingdoms; 2. The story of Macbeth; 3. The feudal system, and the Norman conquest; 4. Malcolm Canmore to William the Lion; 5. Alexander II, Alexander III and the Danish invasion; 6. Death of Alexander III and usurpation of Edward I; 7. The story of Sir William Wallace; 8. The rise of Robert the Bruce; 9. The exploits of Douglas and Randolph; 10. The battle of Bannockburn; 11. Exploits of the Scottish chiefs. Death of Robert the Bruce; 12. Of the government of Scotland; 13. David II and the return of Baliol; 14. Sieges and tournaments; 15. Return, captivity, and death of David II; 16. Robert II. The battle of Otterburn; 17. Robert III. Clan feuds. Capture of Prince James; 18. Regency of Albany. Return of James I; 19. Reign of James I; 20. James II and the Douglasses; 21. Overthrow of the Douglasses. Death of James II; 22. James III and his favourites; 23. Accession and marriage of James IV; 24. Battle of Flodden and death of James IV.