How the Scots Invented the Modern World - Hardcover

Arthur Herman

 
9780609606353: How the Scots Invented the Modern World

Synopsis

A distinguished historian explores the seminal contributions of Scotland to the development of modern Western civilization, discussing the impact of such ideals as democracy, freedom of speech, equal opportunity, and a commitment to education and exploring Scottish accomplishments in the fields of philosophy, science, medicine, engineering, political thought, and more. 35,000 first printing.

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About the Author

ARTHUR HERMAN, author of The Idea of Decline in Western History and Joseph McCarthy: Reexamining the Life and Legacy of America’s Most Hated Senator, received his doctorate in history at Johns Hopkins University. He is the coordinator of the Western Heritage Program at the Smithsonian Institution, an associate professor of history at George Mason University, and a consulting historical editor for Time-Life Books. He lives in Washington, D.C.

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ISBN 10:  0609809997 ISBN 13:  9780609809990
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY), 2002
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