Scotland: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) - Couverture souple

Houston, Rab

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 019923079X ISBN 13 : 9780199230792

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2009

Synopsis

Scotland's past is too often seen through a film of myths and misconceptions. In this Very Short Introduction, Rab Houston explores the key themes from more than 1,000 years of Scotland's very real and very fascinating history. Covering everything from the Jacobites to devolution to the modern economy, this concise account presents a fully-integrated picture of Scottish society, culture, politics and religion. Houston examines a range of important subjects, including how an independent Scottish nation emerged in the Middle Ages, how it was irrevocably altered by Reformation, how links with England and economic change have affected Scotland, and how Scotland has in turn influenced the development of the modern world. The book shows as well why Scotland's history has made it distinct from England, both before and after Union, and why it has today arrived at a political, social and cultural watershed. Authoritative, lucid, and ranging widely over issues of environment, people, and identity, this is Scotland's story without myths: an ideal introduction for those interested in the Scots, but also a balanced yet refreshing challenge to those who already feel at home in Scotland past and present.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Robert Allan Houston is Professor of Modern History, University of St. Andrews, specializing in British social history. "Rab" is a Scottish contraction of "Robert."

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 019923079X
• ISBN 13: 9780199230792
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 172
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• Personne responsable: non disponible