The author celebrates Scottish achievements around the world in his journey to discover the legacy of the Scottish Diaspora. From Bangkok to Brazil, Warsaw to Waikiki, he has found ringing endorsements and praise for the Scottish people and their contribution to the world.
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Billy Kay was born in Galston, Ayrshire in 1951 and studied at Edinburgh University. He is the author of the widely acclaimed Scots: The Mither Tongue.
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 'Thaim wi a guid Scots tongue in their heid are fit tae gang ower the warld.' In "The Scottish World", renowned broadcaster Billy Kay takes us on a global journey of discovery, highlighting the extraordinary influence the Scots have had on communities and cultures on almost every continent. While others have questioned the self-confidence of the Scots, Kay has travelled the world from Bangkok to Brazil, Warsaw to Waikiki and found ringing endorsements for the integrity and intellect, the poetry and passion of the Scottish people in every country he has visited. He expands people's view of Scotland by relating remarkable stories of the wealthy Scottish merchant community in Gdansk; of national geniuses of Scots descent, such as Lermontov in Russia and Grieg in Norway; of an American Civil War blamed on Sir Walter Scott and initiated in the St. Andrews Society of Charleston; of inspirational missionaries in Calabar and Budapest; of Scotch Professors establishing football in soccer strongholds like Barcelona and Sao Paulo; of pioneers like Sandeman and Cockburn and the Scottish roots of many of the great wines of Europe; and of our amazing involvement in liberation movements in Malawi, Chile, Peru, Greece, Corsica and India. "The Scottish World" is a celebration of the enormous contribution the Scots have made to the modern world. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR001729335
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