Century of the Scottish People: 18301950

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A 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 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

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Professor T. C. Smout was educated at Leys School and at Clare College, Cambridge. He was appointed to a Personal Chair in Economic History, University of Edinburgh, in 1971, and took up his present position as Professor of Scottish History at the University of St Andrews in 1980.