- Collins Mckay
Dr Collins Mckay is the author of 'The Duke of Queensbury And The Union of Scotland And England' [ [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Duke-Queensberry-Union-Scotland-England/dp/1604975067/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1221828199&sr=8-1 Amazon.co.uk listing] ] , a biography of
James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry focussing on his part in the making of the act of Union of 1707. It is his first book.Dr Collins Mckay began his university career at the
University of Strathclyde inGlasgow , where he received his PhD. He earned a first class honours degree in modern history and won the Percival Agnew and Keith Morton memorial prizes among other honours. Dr Mckay's extensive research atDrumlanrig Castle - the birthplace of the Duke of Queensbury - is presented in his book; it is the only biography of the most influential political figure associated with the making of the Act of Union 1707. Dr Mckay is firmly connected to the idea of 'the lad of parts', founded in the period discussed in his book, which celebrates the concept that even those from the humblest of backgrounds can enjoy the benefits of Scottish University and life - an idea that Dr Mckay believes is still very much alive.References
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