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PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-100609809997
ISBN-139780609809990
eBay Product ID (ePID)2291187
Product Key Features
Book TitleHow the Scots Invented the Modern World : The True Story of How Western Europe's Poorest Nation Created Our World and Everything in It
Number of Pages480 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2002
TopicCivilization, Modern / 18th Century, Europe / Great Britain / Scotland, Social History, Anthropology / Cultural & Social
GenreSocial Science, History
AuthorArthur Herman
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight12.4 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2001-028951
Reviews"Finally we have a book that explains how the . . . Scots created the modern civilized values America and the Western world still uphold. This is a great book, one which is now even more relevant than ever."Michael Barone, U.S. News & World Report , coauthor of The Almanac of American Politics "Arthur Herman provides a convincing and compelling argument. . . . He is a natural writer, weaving philosophical concerns seamlessly through a historical narrative that romps along at a cracking pace." Irvine Welsh, The Guardian "Herman's book tells an exciting story with gusto . . . its range and narrative verve make it an entertaining and illuminating read." Sunday Times (London) "A skeptic could easily be converted by Herman's deft presentation . . . this work sets a high academic standard yet is carefully leavened with colorful anecdotes." From the Trade Paperback edition., "Finally we have a book that explains how the . . . Scots created the modern civilized values America and the Western world still uphold. This is a great book, one which is now even more relevant than ever."-Michael Barone,U.S. News & World Report, coauthor ofThe Almanac of American Politics "Arthur Herman provides a convincing and compelling argument. . . . He is a natural writer, weaving philosophical concerns seamlessly through a historical narrative that romps along at a cracking pace." -Irvine Welsh,The Guardian "Herman's book tells an exciting story with gusto . . . its range and narrative verve make it an entertaining and illuminating read." -Sunday Times(London) "A skeptic could easily be converted by Herman's deft presentation . . . this work sets a high academic standard yet is carefully leavened with colorful anecdotes." From the Trade Paperback edition., "Finally we have a book that explains how the . . . Scots created the modern civilized values America and the Western world still uphold. This is a great book, one which is now even more relevant than ever."-Michael Barone, U.S. News & World Report , coauthor of The Almanac of American Politics "Arthur Herman provides a convincing and compelling argument. . . . He is a natural writer, weaving philosophical concerns seamlessly through a historical narrative that romps along at a cracking pace." -Irvine Welsh, The Guardian "Herman's book tells an exciting story with gusto . . . its range and narrative verve make it an entertaining and illuminating read." - Sunday Times (London) "A skeptic could easily be converted by Herman's deft presentation . . . this work sets a high academic standard yet is carefully leavened with colorful anecdotes.", "Finally we have a book that explains how the . . . Scots created the modern civilized values America and the Western world still uphold. This is a great book, one which is now even more relevant than ever."-Michael Barone, U.S. News & World Report, coauthor of The Almanac of American Politics "Arthur Herman provides a convincing and compelling argument. . . . He is a natural writer, weaving philosophical concerns seamlessly through a historical narrative that romps along at a cracking pace." -Irvine Welsh, The Guardian "Herman's book tells an exciting story with gusto . . . its range and narrative verve make it an entertaining and illuminating read." -Sunday Times (London) "A skeptic could easily be converted by Herman's deft presentation . . . this work sets a high academic standard yet is carefully leavened with colorful anecdotes.", "Finally we have a book that explains how the . . . Scots created the modern civilized values America and the Western world still uphold. This is a great book, one which is now even more relevant than ever."-Michael Barone,U.S. News & World Report, coauthor ofThe Almanac of American Politics "Arthur Herman provides a convincing and compelling argument. . . . He is a natural writer, weaving philosophical concerns seamlessly through a historical narrative that romps along at a cracking pace." -Irvine Welsh,The Guardian "Herman's book tells an exciting story with gusto . . . its range and narrative verve make it an entertaining and illuminating read." -Sunday Times(London) "A skeptic could easily be converted by Herman's deft presentation . . . this work sets a high academic standard yet is carefully leavened with colorful anecdotes."
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal941.1
SynopsisAn exciting account of the origins of the modern world Who formed the first literate society? Who invented our modern ideas of democracy and free market capitalism? The Scots. As historian and author Arthur Herman reveals, in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries Scotland made crucial contributions to science, philosophy, literature, education, medicine, commerce, and politics--contributions that have formed and nurtured the modern West ever since. Herman has charted a fascinating journey across the centuries of Scottish history. Here is the untold story of how John Knox and the Church of Scotland laid the foundation for our modern idea of democracy; how the Scottish Enlightenment helped to inspire both the American Revolution and the U.S. Constitution; and how thousands of Scottish immigrants left their homes to create the American frontier, the Australian outback, and the British Empire in India and Hong Kong. How the Scots Invented the Modern World reveals how Scottish genius for creating the basic ideas and institutions of modern life stamped the lives of a series of remarkable historical figures, from James Watt and Adam Smith to Andrew Carnegie and Arthur Conan Doyle, and how Scottish heroes continue to inspire our contemporary culture, from William "Braveheart" Wallace to James Bond. And no one who takes this incredible historical trek will ever view the Scots--or the modern West--in the same way again.
LC Classification NumberDA772.H53 2001
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- 07. Sep. 2019
GREAT book! AAAAAAA+++++
Wonderful book! I have read it myself and am now sending it to all my sons who are of Scottish ancestry.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 29. Dez. 2020
Next Scottish independence referendum
Every Scot should read this book before next independence referendum coming soon bc of Brexit, et al!!!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 30. Sep. 2020
Very informative
Strong Scott heritage runs in my family. It’s good to know more of the Scotts backgroundBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 31. Jan. 2025
A bit used but still fine. Interesting r...
A bit used but still fine. Interesting readBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 27. Nov. 2019
Great reading.
Great book.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 14. Nov. 2018
how the scots invented modern world
greatBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 12. Aug. 2023
Good read
Very enlighteningBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 27. Dez. 2018
Accurate
Very informative for history groupies. Great buy...Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 04. Jan. 2017
Keeps you wanting more!
One of the best books that I've read on Scottish history - very informative, easy to read, and keeps one wanting to get back to read the rest of it. I may read it a 2nd time!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 05. Jul. 2016
The Scots
Alot of info I never knew about them. Well worth the time to read.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
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