
Early Modern Scottish Palaeography: Reading Scotland's Records
Travel back in time through Scottish history by examining early modern Scottish handwriting.
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Explore Scottish history and learn more about using historical sources
Palaeography is the study of ancient handwriting and a vital skill in the historian’s toolkit. It is essential when conducting research on early modern Scotland – a period of profound political, religious and social change the effects of which can still be felt today.
On this course you’ll travel back through Scottish history by studying material from the National Records of Scotland and other archives. You’ll explore diverse topics in Scotland’s past, get an introduction to various forms of historical sources and develop your own palaeography skills.
This course is for anyone interested in the history of Scotland, but will be of particular interest to local historians and genealogists.
Pricing:
Free
Free
Level:
Beginner
Beginner
Duration:
3 hours/week
3 hours/week
Educator:
Scott Spurlock
Scott Spurlock
Organization:
University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
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Coursearena
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