ISBN Scotland: A Very Short Introduction 192 pages English

Since Devolution in 1999 Scotland has become a focus of intense interest both within Britain and throughout the wider world. In this Very Short Introduction Rab Houston explores how an independent Scottish nation emerged in the Middle Ages how it was irrevocably altered by Reformation links with England and economic change and how Scotland influenced the development of the modern world. Examining politics law society religion education migration and culture he examines how the nation's history has made it distinct from England both before and after Union how it overcame internal tensions between Highland and Lowland society and how it has today arrived at a political social and culture watershed. Authoritative lucid and ranging widely over issues of environment people and identity this is Scotland's story without myths: an ideal introduction for those interested in the Scots but also a balanced yet refreshing challenge to those who already feel at home in Scotland past and present. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.