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Author:

Herman, Arthur, 1956-

Title:

How the Scots invented the Modern World : the true story of how western Europe's poorest nation created our world & everything in it / Arthur Herman.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

Crown Publishers,

Copyright Date:

c2001

Description:

viii, 392 p. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Civilization, Modern--Scottish influences.
National characteristics, Scottish.
Scotland--Intellectual life.
Scots--Foreign countries.
Enlightenment--Scotland.
Scotland--Civilization.
Cultuur.
Geestesgeschiedenis.
Maatschappij.
Nationale kenmerken.
Invloed.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 362-376) and index.

Contents:

pt. 1. Epiphany. The new Jerusalem -- A trap of their own making -- The proper study of Mankind I -- The proper study of mankind II -- A land divided -- Last stand -- Profitable ventures -- A select society : Adam Smith and his friends -- pt. 2. Diaspora. "That great design" : Scots in America -- Light from the North : Scots. liberals, and reform -- The last minstrel : Sir Walter Scott and the Highland revival -- Practical matters : Scots in science and industry -- The sun never sets : Scots and the British Empire -- Self-made men : Scots in the United States.

ISBN:

9780609606353
0609606352

LCCN:

2001028951

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