Century of the Scottish PeopleA new cover reprint of the second volume of T. C. Smouts magnificent and indispensable account of the Scottish people, from 18301950. Professor Smouts History of the Scottish People 15601830 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, Observer An

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