Century of the Scottish People: 1830–1950
HarperCollins Publishers · Paperback · August 20, 2010
A new cover reprint of the second volume of T.
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- Who it’s for
- T. C. Smout’s second volume traces the history of the Scottish people from 1830 to 1950.
- Genres
- Scottish History, Social History, 19th-Century History
- Published
- HarperCollins Publishers, August 20, 2010
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A new cover reprint of the second volume of T. C. Smout’s magnificent – and indispensable – account of the Scottish people, from 1830–1950. ‘Professor Smout’s “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 it…Unfortunately, you now have to read two…“A Century of the Scottish People” is as satisfying and enlightening as its predecessor.’
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John Kenyon, Observer ‘An 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 Read more
Scotland, 1830–1950
T. C. Smout’s second volume traces the history of the Scottish people from 1830 to 1950.
Come here for
- An account of the Scottish people from 1830 to 1950
Expect
- A continuation of Smout’s earlier history, covering a distinct later period
Where it sits
| Scottish History | 98% |
|---|---|
| Social History | 56% |
| 19th-Century History | 37% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- 19th-Century History
- Geopolitics
- Family Trees & Genealogy
- Ethnic Studies
- Authors
- T. C. Smout
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Published
- August 20, 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- 19th-Century History