Union and Revolution: Scotland and Beyond, 1625-1745

Scotland's turbulent history saw union, war, conquest, revolution, attempted invasions, and armed rebellions, reshaping social relations and creating new opportunities. Laura A. M. Stewart and Janay Nugent explore the creative volatility of the Anglo-Scottish relationship within a European and transatlantic context, covering Scotland's integration into the British imperial state and its involvement in the global slave trade. This edition of the New History of Scotland series updates Rosalind Mitchison's Lordship to Patronage (1983) and is essential for understanding British history and politics today.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2020
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Scotland's history during the 17th and 18th centuries was marked by a period of significant upheaval and change. This era saw the emergence of new political and social structures, as well as the reshaping of traditional notions of kinship and community. The Anglo-Scottish relationship played a crucial role in this period, with Scotland's integration into the burgeoning British imperial state proving to be both challenging and rewarding. However, the global slave trade also had a significant impact on Scotland, drawing Scots into the lucrative trade and contributing to the growth of the British Empire. Laura A. M. Stewart and Janay Nugent's book explores the creative volatility of the Anglo-Scottish relationship within a European and transatlantic context, providing a stimulating account of a contentious period that is crucial for understanding British history and the politics of today. This edition of the New History of Scotland series updates Rosalind Mitchison's Lordship to Patronage (1983), covering Scotland's history from 1625 to 1745.

Weight: 496g
Dimension: 146 x 227 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474410151