From Chiefs To Landlords

Author : Robert A. Dodgshon
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781474467780

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From Chiefs to Landlords by Robert A. Dodgshon Pdf

This new approach to Highland history before the Clearances draws attention to little-studied yet important economic and social processes within the Highland clan system and argues that we should consider the problems of traditional Highland society, economy and environment together. Exploring how the different aspects of the clan system - chiefs and kinsmen, landlords and tenants, farming systems, production strategies and marketing - changed between the 16th-18th centuries, it shows how the character and ideology of clans and chiefdoms are inextricably part of the twin problems of socio-political control and food production. Shifting the emphasis away from depictions of Highland society as lawless and disorganised, this is a welcome antidote to the many romanticised views of pre-Clearance society. Prize Winner! Honorable Mention - Frank Watson Scottish History Prize 1999

Author : Christopher Dyer,Andrew Hopper,Evelyn Lord
Publisher : Univ of Hertfordshire Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781907396533

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New Directions in Local History Since Hoskins by Christopher Dyer,Andrew Hopper,Evelyn Lord Pdf

Utilizing the techniques developed by renowned local historian W. G. Hoskins in his landmark study published 50 years ago, "Local History in England," this book demonstrates how local history has evolved as a discipline over the last half century. Fifteen historians write about a variety of local history subjects that are significant in their own right but which also point to current trends in the field. They show how local historians use their sources systematically, from the nonverbal evidence of buildings to various types of electronic sources. All periods between the middle ages and the early twenty-first century are explored, covering many parts of England from Skye to the Kent coast and discussing topics that include social, economic, religious, legal, intellectual, and cultural history.

Author : Tom M. Devine,David Hesse
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781907909344

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Scotland and Poland by Tom M. Devine,David Hesse Pdf

This collection of essays explores more than five centuries of Scottish-Polish interactions. It focuses on the two main moments of contact: the early modern experiences of Scottish pedlars, merchants, mercenaries and diplomats in the Polish-Lithuanian commonA--wealth and the Polish presence in Scotland during the twentieth and early twenty-first century. The latter period includes the Polish military presence in Scotland during World War II and the new Polish migration to Scotland after Poland's accession to the European Union in 2004. The book will be of interest to students and researchers who focus on the boom subject of early modern Scottish emigration to the European continent, and also to more general readers outside the scholarly community. It will be of value to the Polish community in Scotland and to anyone interested in the joint history of these two countries.

Author : Alison Cathcart
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2006-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9789047409199

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Kinship and Clientage by Alison Cathcart Pdf

This volume examines Highland society during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries highlighting the extent to which kinship and clientage were organising principles within clanship. Based on clans located in the central and eastern Highlands this study goes some way to addressing the imbalance in Highland historiography which hitherto has concentrated largely on the west Highlands and islands. Focusing initially on internal clan structure, the study broadens into an analysis of local politics within the context of regional and national affairs, raising questions regarding the importance of land and the nature of lordship as well as emphasising the need for Highland history to be integrated further into broader studies of Scottish society during this period.

Author : Rowan Strong
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2002-03-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191530364

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Episcopalianism in Nineteenth-Century Scotland by Rowan Strong Pdf

Rowan Strong examines the history of Scottish Episcopalianism in the nineteenth century as a response to the new urbanizing and industrializing society of the time. In particular, he looks at the various Episcopalian sub-cultures which had to come to terms with these social and economic changes. These sub-cultures include Highland Gaels; North-East crofters, farmers and fisherfolk; urban Episcopalians; aristocratic Episcopalians; and Evangelicals and Anglo-Catholics. He provides also an outline of the history of Episcopalianism in Scotland from the sixteenth century to 1900, Rowan Strong addresses the issue of Episcopalianism and Scottish identity, which is topical today.

Author : Victoria R. Williams
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1338 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781440861185

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Indigenous Peoples [4 volumes] by Victoria R. Williams Pdf

The book is an essential resource for those interested in investigating the lives, histories, and futures of indigenous peoples around the world. Perfect for readers looking to learn more about cultural groups around the world, this four-volume work examines approximately 400 indigenous groups globally. The encyclopedia investigates the history, social structure, and culture of peoples from all corners of the world, including their role in the world, their politics, and their customs and traditions. Alphabetically arranged entries focus on groups living in all world regions, some of which are well-known with large populations, and others that are lesser-known with only a handful of surviving members. Each entry includes sections on the group's geography and environment; history and politics; society, culture, and tradition; access to health care and education; and threats to survival. Each entry concludes with See Also cross-references and a list of Further Reading resources to guide readers in their research. Also included in the encyclopedia are Native Voices inset boxes, allowing readers a glimpse into the daily lives of members of these indigenous groups, as well as an appendix featuring the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Author : T. M. Devine,Jenny Wormald
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199563692

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The Oxford Handbook of Modern Scottish History by T. M. Devine,Jenny Wormald Pdf

A landmark study which reconsiders in fresh and illuminating ways the classic themes of the nation's history since the sixteenth century, as well as a number of new topics which are only now receiving detailed attention. Places the Scottish experience firmly in an international historical experience.

Author : F. Koohi-Kamali
Publisher : Springer
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2003-09-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780230535725

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The Political Development of the Kurds in Iran by F. Koohi-Kamali Pdf

This book looks at Kurdish Nationalism in Iran and examines the links between the structural changes in the Kurdish economy and its political demands. Farideh Koohi-Kamali argues that the transition of the nomadic, tribal society of Kurdistan to an agrarian village society was the beginning of a process by which Kurds saw themselves as a community of homogenous ethnic identity. The political movements of Kurds in Iran are discussed to illustrate that the different phases of economic development of Kurdish society played a great role in determining the way in which Kurds expressed their political demands for independence.

Author : United States. Bureau of Fisheries
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 944 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1902
Category : Fish culture
ISBN : STANFORD:36105005935171

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Report of the United States Commissioner of Fisheries by United States. Bureau of Fisheries Pdf

Author : United States Fish Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 938 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1900
Category : Fisheries
ISBN : UOM:39015053244441

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Report of the Commissioner for ... by United States Fish Commission Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1080 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Canals, Interoceanic
ISBN : NYPL:33433034027247

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Elihu Root Collection of United States Documents by Anonim Pdf

Author : David McDowall
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 729 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780755600786

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A Modern History of the Kurds by David McDowall Pdf

David McDowall's ground-breaking history of the Kurds from the 19th century to the present day documents the underlying dynamics of the Kurdish question. The division of the Kurdish people among the modern nation states of Iraq, Turkey, Syria and Iran and their struggle for national rights continues to influence the politics of the Middle East. Drawing extensively on primary sources - including documents from The National Archive and interviews with prominent Kurds - the book examines the interplay of old and new aspects of the struggle, the importance of local rivalries and leadership within Kurdish society, and the failure of modern states to respond to the challenge of Kurdish nationalism. In this new and revised edition, McDowall also analyses the momentous transformations affecting Kurdish socio-politics in the last 20 years. With updates throughout and substantial new material included, this fourth edition of the book reflects the developments in the field and the areas which have gained importance and understanding. This includes new analysis of the Kurdish experience in Syria; the role of political Islam in Kurdish society and Kurds' involvement in Islamist Jihad; and issues surrounding women and gender that were previously overlooked, from the impact of the women's equality movement to how patriarchal practices within the Kurdish community still limit its progress. The foundation text for Kurdish Studies, this book highlights in detail the changing situation of the Kurds across the Middle East.

Author : Brian Bonnyman
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780748694693

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Third Duke of Buccleuch and Adam Smith by Brian Bonnyman Pdf

The third duke of Buccleuch (17461812) presided over the management of one of Britain's largest landed estates during a period of profound agrarian, social and political change. Tutored by the philosopher Adam Smith, the duke was also a leading patron of the Scottish Enlightenment, lauded by the Edinburgh literati as an exemplar of patriotic nobility and civic virtue, while his alliance with Henry Dundas dominated Scottish politics for almost 40 years. Combining the approaches of intellectual, economic and agrarian history, this book examines the life and career of the third duke, focusing in particular on his relationship with Adam Smith and the improvement of his vast Border estates, assessing the influence of Enlightenment thought on agricultural revolution. In its exploration of the cultural as well as the economic roots of Improvement and in its assessment of a previously unappreciated aspect of Smith's career, this book has appeal for both specialist scholars and general readers interested in the Scottish Enlightenment and the culture of Improvement in 18th-century Scotland.

Author : R. Houston
Publisher : Springer
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781137394095

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Peasant Petitions by R. Houston Pdf

This book examines the structures and texture of rural social relationships, using one type of document found in abundance over all the four component parts of Britain and Ireland: petitions from tenants to their landlords. The book offers unexpected angles on many aspects of society and economy on estates in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Author : Eric Richards
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857905246

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The Highland Clearances by Eric Richards Pdf

The Highland Clearances stands out as one of the most emotive chapters in the history of Scotland. This book traces the origins of the Clearances from the eighteenth century to their culmination in the crofting legislation of the 1880s. In considering both the terrible suffering of the Highland people as well as the stark choices that faced landowners during a period of rapid economic change, it shows how the Clearances were one of many 'attempted' solutions to the problem of how to maintain a population on marginal and infertile land, and were, in fact, part of a wider European movement of rural depopulation. In drawing attention away from the mythology to the hard facts of what actually happened, The Highland Clearances offers a balanced analysis of events which created a terrible scar on the Highland and Gaelic imagination.