Explores the seminal contributions of Scotland to the development of modern Western civilization, discussing the impact of such ideals as democracy, freedom of speech, equal opportunity, and a commitment to education.
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Scots and its literature
by ProQuest (Firm), McClure, J. Derrick
fromVarieties of English around the world
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Type: Book
Among the topics treated in this collection are the status of Scots as a national language; the orthography of Scots; the actual and potential degree of standardisation of Scots; the debt of the vocabulary of Scots to Gaelic; the use of Scots in fictional dialogue; and the devel…
This book investigates the general features of Gaelic clan society in the latter medieval period as well as its responses to institutionalised Anglicisation since the mid-18th century. Poems, songs and tales illuminate the traditional way of life.
"The Scots are one of the world's greatest nations of emigrants. For centuries, untold numbers of men, women and children have sought their fortunes in every conceivable walk of life and in every imaginable climate. All over the British Empire, The United States and elsewhere, T…
