1682 – Scots Chronicle – Monipennie | Early Scottish History – William Wallace

John Monipennie’s The Abridgement or Summary of the Scots Chronicles (1682) is a condensed history of Scotland, printed in Edinburgh. This volume traces the lineage of Scottish rulers from early legendary figures through medieval monarchs, blending historical narrative with traditional accounts linked to classical antiquity.

The text includes references to figures such as Fergus, Kenneth MacAlpin, Malcolm III, and James I, alongside accounts of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce during periods of conflict with England. Additional references connect Scotland’s past to broader historical traditions involving Rome and Greece, with mentions of Alexander the Great and Darius III. A chronological table of Scottish kings is included, offering a structured overview of succession. Works of this type circulated widely in the seventeenth century, reflecting continued interest in national identity and royal lineage.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The abridgement or summary of the Scots chronicles
• Author(s): John Monipennie
• Publisher: Edinburgh, printed by the heir of Andrew Anderson
• Edition: 1682 edition.
• Binding: Full leather
• Format: (16mo), single volume
• Size:  5 x 3 in (13 x 8 cm)
• Collation: 262 pp
• Contents Include:
  • Chronological history of Scottish kings
  • Accounts of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce
  • References to classical figures and traditions
  • Chronological table of monarchs

Condition:

Good. Full leather binding shows wear with rubbing and loss at edges and corners. Binding structure remains intact though many pages are loose but present. Text block complete.

Why Collect This?

• Early Edinburgh printing of Scottish historical narrative
• Covers legendary and historical monarchs in one volume
• Includes Wallace and Bruce accounts

Item Number: #50214