The Transformation of Scotland: The Economy since 1700

Written By Leading Scholars In The Field, This Work Provides A Comprehensive History Of The Scottish Economy Over The Last Three Centuries. Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction: The Scottish Economy In Historical Context -- Part I: 1700–1914 -- 1 The Modern Economy: Scotland And The Act Of Union -- 2 Industrialisation -- 3 The Transformation Of Agriculture: Cultivation And Clearance -- 4 The Establishment Of The Financial Network -- 5 Economic Progress: Wealth And Poverty -- Part Ii: 1914–2000 -- 6 The Regional Economies Of Scotland -- 7 The Modernisation Of Scottish Agriculture -- 8 Unbalanced Growth: Prosperity And Deprivation -- 9 The Managed Economy: Scotland, 1919–2000 -- Conclusion: The Legacy Of The Past And Future Prospects -- Index Edited By T. M. Devine, C. H. Lee And G. C. Peden. Bibliographic Level Mode Of Issuance: Monograph Includes Bibliographical References And Index. English