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The best single-volume history of twentieth-century Scotland I know. It provides fresh perspectives on old issues while engaging with such new topics as gender, the drugs culture and popular music. (T. M. Devine, author of The Scottish Nation)
Compelling ... Finlay's thesis is difficult to fault. (Sunday Herald)
Hurrah for Richard Finlay ... a serious intellectual historian who has so far escaped the desire to become a media harlot like some of his contemporaries. His ideas are concise and his prose is sharp ... like all the best historians, Finlay's book is a narrative with a plot, rather than a jumble of opinionated facts ... This is a highly readable and thought-provoking work. (Scotsman)
A well rounded history of twentieth century Scottish life. (Contemporary Review)
A major history of the Scottish people in the twentieth century - from the First World War, which radically altered the political, social and economic landscape of the country, to the creation of the Scottish parliament in 2000. Richard Finlay's comprehensive narrative and analysis consider the major themes of the century - whether working-class militancy or the (decline and) rise of Scottish nationalism, poverty or social reconstruction, the 'new Scots' from Asia or land problems in the Highlands, the Scottish cultural renaissance or popular culture. But it also in telling detail shows how these themes were played out in particular communities and affected the lives of individuals. From the women who worked in munitions factories to the children in the school playground, from the Tory faithful of Dumfries to the union men of Linwood, from the cinema-goers of 1930s Aberdeen to crofters of Knoydart who recently succeeded in buying their land, Richard Finlay gives a vivid picture of contemporary Scotland, and the people who have shaped it.
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR005977214
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR003578723
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.35. Nº de ref. del artículo: G186197308XI3N10
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Librería: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Reino Unido
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Condición: VeryGood. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Nº de ref. del artículo: wbs2731104260
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Librería: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:9781861973085. Nº de ref. del artículo: 8547578
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Librería: M.Roberts - Books And ??????, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, YORKS, Reino Unido
Soft cover. Condición: New. Modern Scotland: 1914-2000.Finlay, Richard.Condition:New,may have slight shelf wear. Nº de ref. del artículo: 006233
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