Scotland's Empire by T M Devine
Tells the story of Scotland's role in forging and expanding the British Empire, from the Americas to Australia, India to the Caribbean. In this book, the author traces the vital part Scotland played in creating an empire - and the fundamental effect this had in moulding the modern Scottish nation.
Scotland's Empire is a fascinating work, replete with telling detail and continually throwing out observations which invite further speculation * Literary Review *
A book that will be enjoyed by anyone interested in history, or who simply enjoys a good story, well told -- Laurence James * Herald *
The history of the British empire will never look the same after this book -- Professor Christopher Bayly
Tom Devine, Scotland's foremost historian, follows up his majestic The Scottish Nation with a forensic analysis of Scotland's central role in the British Empire.. Devine creates a book that suits post-devolution Scotland - we only have ourselves to understand -- Frank McAvetty, MSP * Sunday Herald (Books of the Year 2003) *
As a sophisticated and clearly argued statement of Scots and Empire this book could hardly be bettered * Scotsman *
A book that will be enjoyed by anyone interested in history, or who simply enjoys a good story, well told -- Laurence James * Herald *
The history of the British empire will never look the same after this book -- Professor Christopher Bayly
Tom Devine, Scotland's foremost historian, follows up his majestic The Scottish Nation with a forensic analysis of Scotland's central role in the British Empire.. Devine creates a book that suits post-devolution Scotland - we only have ourselves to understand -- Frank McAvetty, MSP * Sunday Herald (Books of the Year 2003) *
As a sophisticated and clearly argued statement of Scots and Empire this book could hardly be bettered * Scotsman *
T.M. Devine (OBE) is University Research Professor and Director of the Research Institute of Irish and Scottish Studies at the University of Aberdeen.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780718193195 |
| ISBN 10 | 0718193199 |
| Title | Scotland's Empire |
| Author | T M Devine |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2012-07-05 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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