Excerpt from Linlithgowshire
The original meaning of the word county is a province governed by a count, and it is derived from Latin through French. In France a county was the portion of land which a man held by force of arms and by the consent of the people. Gradually such minor divisions of a country became permanent areas for administrative pur poses. The word skin is of English origin, but its primitive meaning is disputed. The common View is that it means a piece of land shorn or separated from the rest by the king, who delegated a portion of his power to local governors. The best authorities, how ever, consider that the word means employment or care, for there is no record of any deliberate partition of the country. It is, in fact, natural to imagine that existing divisions such as parishes or thanages were combined or arranged in manageable groups, and that therefore Shires came into existence by an act of union, not by an act of separation.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Immerse yourself in the rich history of West Lothian, a region interwoven with Scotland's past. From the Roman Wall to Charles Edward Stuart, this book reveals the county's significance. Discover the origins of Linlithgowshire, its diverse landscapes, and the industries that shape it. Explore the legacy of famous families like the Hamiltons and the Dundases, and witness the impact of the Reformation and the Jacobite uprisings. Through its exploration of West Lothian's heritage, this book offers a glimpse into the broader tapestry of Scottish history, shedding light on the shaping of a nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781334308895_0
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