In 1750, Scotland emerged from half a century of civil strife. Its parliament was subsumed by Westminster, and the English were vigilant for any sign of Jacobite rebellion. Despite this, Scotland was... This description may be from another edition of this product.
This is a remarkable collection of cameo biographys of Scottish people whose influnces on our world are ongoing. Many of the names are familiar and I partucularly like having them placed in their chronological places with other familiar names and events. I borrowed this book along with HOW THE SCOT'S iNVENTED THE MODERN WORLD, by Arthur Herman. Before I was finished reading them I knew I had to have my own copies. The information contained will provide direction to further reading/research for more specifics on different individual.
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