Scotland
Subtitle: a very short introduction
By: Rab Houston.
Series: Very short introductions
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 172
ISBN-13: 9780199230792
Subjects: Scotland -- History.; Scotland -- Civilization.; Scotland -- Politics and government.
Description: "Since Devolution, Scotland has become a focus of intense interest both within Britain and throughout the world." "Looking at issues of politics, law, society, religion, education, migration, and culture, this Very Short Introduction explores how the Scottish nation's history has made it distinct from England, both before and after Union, and how it has today arrived at a political, social, and cultural watershed. Both concise, and authoritative, 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."--Book jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-153) and index.