Devine, T. M.
The Scottish Clearances: A History of the Dispossessed, 1600-1900
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141985930
- author:
- Devine, T. M.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.27 kg
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Scottish Clearances: A History of the Dispossessed, 1600-1900 by T. M. Devine This book provides a comprehensive account of the Scottish Clearances, a period of significant social and economic change in Scotland. Based on a vast array of original sources, it explores the coercive and sometimes violent process of land use and its impact on traditional ways of life. The book sheds new light on this tumultuous saga, challenging familiar assumptions and revealing the complexities of this often-overlooked period in Scottish history. The Scottish Clearances had a profound impact on the Lowland countryside and the Highlands, leading to the destruction of entire communities and large-scale emigration. This book offers a nuanced and engaging exploration of the human story behind these events, highlighting the experiences of those who were affected and the consequences of economic exploitation. By examining the clearances in both the north and south of the Highland line, the book provides a detailed and balanced account of this pivotal period in Scottish history.
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