Early Golf Royal Myths and Ancient Histories

There are numerous myths and misconceptions entrenched in the popular history of golf. Neil Millar challenges these myths and revisits the evidence surrounding the sport's early history. He shows how the game blossomed in Scotland in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries and describes the role of Scottish golfers in its spread to other countries between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries. And he examines the relative antiquity of golf compared with that of other early stick-and-ball games - a topic that has been debated extensively. Golf historians frequently retell anecdotes concerning historical figures such as King James II of Scotland (1430-1460), Queen Catherine of Aragon (1484-1536), Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587), King Charles I (1600-1649) and James, Duke of York (1633-1701). This book re-examines the evidence underpinning such anecdotes to provide a definitive account of early golf history.

ISBN:	9781399503815
Publisher:	Edinburgh University Press
Imprint:	Edinburgh University Press
Published date:	31 Aug 2022
DEWEY:	796.35209
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Weight:	630g
Height:	145mm
Width:	224mm
Spine width:	20mm

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