The Scottish Nation

HERALD BOOKS OF THE YEAR and NEW STATESMAN BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2014


Part of a trilogy on Scottish history, T.M. Devine''s The Scottish Nation: A Modern History traces the epic story of a nation from the Union with England to today''s debates on the possibilities of Scottish independence.

Drawing on extensive research and exploring everything from the high politics of the devolved parliament to the everyday effects of huge and growing levels of social inequality, this bestselling history places Scotland firmly within an international context and provides a key focus for the ongoing debate regarding Scotland''s future.

Ranging from high politics to everyday life, The Scottish Nation is the most read modern history of Scotland at home and abroad: vital to understanding an ancient nation at a crucial time.

''Outstanding ... if you are after answers to the big questions of Scottish history, Devine is your man''<