1759 The London Chronicle Newspaper dated 27 Feb-01 Mar contents include article History of Scotland continued, by Dr Robertson Rev William Robertson (19 September 1721 – 11 June 1793) was a Scottish historian, minister in the Church of Scotland, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh. The thirty years during which [he] presided over the University perhaps represent the highest point in its history. He made significant contributions to the writing of Scottish history and the history of Spain and Spanish America, in good, clean condition