The transformation of Scotland : the economy since 1700 /

This is the first comprehensive history of the Scottish economy over the last three centuries to appear in a generation. Written by leading scholars in the field, it presents 'state of the art' research in an accessible style to all those interested in understanding the historical context...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Devine, T. M. (Thomas Martin) (Autor, Editor ), Lee, C. H. (Clive Howard), 1942- (Autor, Editor ), Peden, G. C. (Autor, Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2005]
Temas:
HISTORY > Europe > Great Britain.
Economic history
Economische geschiedenis.
Scotland > Economic conditions.
Écosse > Conditions économiques.
Scotland
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction : the Scottish economy in historical context / G.C. Peden
  • 1. Modern economy : Scotland and the Act of Union / T.M. Devine
  • 2. Industrialisation / T.M. Devine
  • 3. Transformation of agriculture : cultivation and clearance / T.M. Devine
  • 4. Establishment of the financial network / C.H. Lee
  • 5. Economic progress : wealth and poverty / C.H. Lee
  • 6. Regional economies of Scotland / David Newlands
  • 7. Modernisation of Scottish agriculture / Ewen A. Cameron
  • 8. Unbalanced growth : prosperity and deprivation / C.H. Lee
  • 9. Managed economy : Scotland, 1919-2000 / G.C. Peden
  • Conclusion : the legacy of the past and future prospects / G.C. Peden.

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