Clearance and Improvement: Land, Power and People in Scotland, 1700

Description: Clearance and Improvement: Land, Power and People in Scotland, 1700�1900 [Paperback] Devine, T. M. Product Overview Documenting the great transformation of rural Scotland between the early 17th century and 1900, this complete collection of essays by a renowned historian examines why this extraordinary era—most often associated with failure, famine, and clearance in Gaeldom—is remembered as one of improvement in the Lowlands. Highlighting how the social and economic benefits of revolution prompted increase in production of food and raw materials—which in turn sustained the remarkable growth of towns and cities over this period—in folk memory of Scotland, the social and cultural costs loomed far larger, with loss of land for many thousands of families and the rise of individualism at the expense of neighborhood. Addressing why both parts of Scotland responded so differently to the revolutionary changes during this period, this fascinating account is a thoughtful insight to an issue at the very heart of the nation's past. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ John Donald; Reprint edition (August 1, 2010) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 296 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1906566232 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 34 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.09 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 0.9 x 9.25 inches Best Sellers Rank: #6,788,017 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3,809 in Scotland History #8,454 in Emigration & Immigration Studies (Books) #44,987 in Sociology Reference #3,809 in Scotland History #8,454 in Emigration & Immigration Studies (Books) Stock Photos Please Note: All of our book listings use stock photos unless otherwise stated. Please read our descriptions for accurate conditions and editions, don't use the photos! Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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