Scotland: A Creative Past, An Independent Future
Language: English
Pages: 192
ISBN: B00G1SW59E
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
After more than 300 years of union with its larger and wealthier neighbour, Scotland has the opportunity to be independent. It is a chance that well-known Scottish cultural and political commentator Paul Henderson Scott firmly believes should be taken. In Scotland: A Creative Past, An Independent Future, he looks to Scotland's vibrant literary and cultural heritage to envisage an independent nation.Revisiting aspects of Scotland's political and cultural past, from the Union of 1707 to literary figures including Robert Louis Stevenson and Alasdair Gray, this is a passionate and eloquent exploration of Scotland's past, and its potential future - a future where national confidence, culture and identity can flourish. Scott's provocative book persuasively argues the case for Independence, considering a variety of topics, both historic and current, cultural and political. But in every case, the benefits of Independence are clear. Scotland has the opportunity to become more confident, prosperous and contented - an opportunity that even the most sceptical reader will be persuaded that they should take.
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Probably that emphasis on imperial affairs encouraged the neglect of our own history and culture. It was at that time that a false view of the origin and nature of the Union was widely accepted, even among academic historians. A significant example of a Scottish inferiority complex, or of an anti-Scottish lobby, became apparent in the response of the Scottish Arts Council to the long campaign for a Scottish National Theatre. This began early in the last century, long before the SAC existed. In.
He delivered an excellent paper to the Sir Walter Scott Bi-Centenary Conference in Edinburgh. In discussing the Heart of Midlothian he said: ‘Scott understood very well that the Porteous Riots were at bottom a protest against the Union’. These riots were, of course, a major theme in the novel, but of Scott himself Daiches says: ‘He supported the Union of 1707 while showing a full and sympathetic awareness of the attitude of those who opposed it.’ In support of this view, Daiches quotes the.
Concerns. Even when, as at present, both the Prime Minister and Chancellor are Scots from Scottish constituencies they obviously cannot risk paying too much regard to the Scottish interest. This means that we have been deprived of the proceeds of the oil in Scottish waters, which as Whitehall calculated, could have made Scotland wealthier than England. Also we have been involved in policies which are internationally dangerous and grossly expensive and of which the majority of Scottish voters.
Environmental. In all of these he displays a mastery of the issues, which is not ponderous but convincing and full of life and wit. He concludes with a brilliant chapter, ‘Aye, but…’ of replies to objections which might be made to points of his arguments. This is a book of profound thought and intelligence. To my mind it is the best book on the need for Scottish Independence and it certainly should be read and cherished by all of us who hope to contribute to the campaign. Stephen stimulated many.
Novel. It is the story of the people for the people, engaging with the topical independence question as Scotland approaches the 2014 referendum. Now, Scotland: The Graphic History provides a fusion of historical fact in a striking graphic novel. It is the story of the people for the people, engaging with the topical independence question as Scotland approaches the 2014 referendum. Luath Press Limited committed to publishing well written books worth reading LUATH PRESS takes its name from.