Century of the Scottish People: 1830-1950

ISBN: 0006861415

Author: Smout, T. C.

Condition: New

A new cover reprint of the second volume of T. C. Smouts magnificent - and indispensable - account of the Scottish people, from 1830-1950.Professor Smouts History of the Scottish People 1560-1830 was hailed as a classic piece of social history. If you had time to read only one book on Scotland, this was itUnfortunately, you now have to read twoA Century of the Scottish People is as satisfying and enlightening as its predecessor. John Kenyon, ObserverAn admirable example of how academic history may yet be written for the general reader. It is deeply enjoyable, lively, packed with interesting detail, illuminating anecdote and pithy observation. Allan Massie, The Times