A comprehensive and scholarly examination of Scottish history up to the 11th century, An Inquiry into the History of Scotland provides a detailed account of the country's political, social, and cultural development. Written in the late 18th century by historian John Pinkerton, the book draws on a range of primary sources and offers fresh perspectives on many aspects of Scottish history. This book remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of Scottish history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.