Scotland’s Empire, 1600-1815
Scotland’s Empire, 1600-1815 by Thomas Martin Devine, published by Penguin in 2004, offers a detailed exploration of Scotland’s significant influence on the British Empire during the formative years of the long eighteenth century. This first edition spans 473 pages and is presented in English. The book examines the roles of Scots as emigrants, soldiers, merchants, and colonial administrators, highlighting their contributions across various regions, including the Americas, Australia, the Caribbean, and India.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of key themes such as the slave trade, the experiences of Highland soldiers, and the impact of the Scottish Enlightenment. The narrative delves into the connections between empire and Scotland’s economic revolution, as well as the saga of the Ulster Scots. Scotland’s Empire serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in history, social science, and anthropology, providing insights into the cultural and social dynamics of Scotland’s global engagement during this pivotal period.
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A dazzling account of Scotland’s role in the world by Scotland’s bestselling historian.
The Scots had an enormous impact on the global development of the British Empire as emigrants, soldiers, merchants and colonial administrators. Scotland’s Empire provides a comprehensive examination of their crucial role during the formative era of the long eighteenth century. The book ranges from the Americas to Australia and from the Caribbean islands to India. It explores in depth many key themes including the slave trade, the Scots on the colonial frontier, Highland soldiers, the saga of the Ulster Scots, the effect of the Scottish Enlightenment and the connection between empire and the economic revolution in Scotland itself.
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