In the first documented study of one of Scotlandâ€™s most emotive subjects for many years, this book traces the origins of the Clearances from the 18th century to their culmination in the

The Highland Clearances

In the first documented study of one of Scotlandâ€™s most emotive subjects for many years, this book traces the origins of the Clearances from the 18th century to their culmination in the crofting legislation of the 1880s. This process of clearance was part of a wider European movement of rural depopulation, and Eric Richards describes the appalling conditions and treatment suffered by the Highland people. At the same time, however, he also illustrates how difficult the choices were that faced even the most benevolent landlords in the face of rapid economic change.
Country USA
Brand Birlinn
Manufacturer Birlinn
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 8pp b/w plates, maps
ReleaseDate 2016-08-06
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781780273846

The Highland Clearances