Scotland's Empire and the Shaping of the Americas, 1600-1815

T. M. Devine

ISBN 10: 1588341771 / ISBN 13: 9781588341778

Published by Smithsonian Books, 2004

Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1588341771I4N10

Synopsis:

An epic account of the influential role the Scots played in settling the English colonies of the Americas.

Scotland's influence was crucial for the worldwide success of Britain's overseas empire. As emigrants, soldiers, tobacco lords, merchants, and colonial administrators, Scots were involved in nearly every aspect of running and financing Britain's colonies in America, Australia, and India. T. M. Devine, Scotland's leading historian, draws on a wealth of new material to provide a comprehensive examination of Scotland's multifaceted role in colonization. He deftly portrays the key contributions by Scots to the development of the Americas, from political ideas to business. In the first of a two-volume set, Scotland's Empire combines detailed scholarship with a compelling narrative history, setting the Scots' story against the rise of the British Empire, the course of American history, and the changes in world history. 35 b/w illustrations.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Scotland's Empire and the Shaping of the ...
Publisher: Smithsonian Books
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket