Modern Scottish History
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National Identity in Scotland and Ireland (Final Part)
Why was national identity in Scotland and Ireland so different in development and importance and what did the two have in common?
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National Identity in Scotland and Ireland (Part Three)
A comparison of Scottish and Irish development in the 19th century and the differing treatment they receive from England.
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National Identity in Scotland and Ireland (Part Two)
Growing discontent in Ireland leads to the polticisation of the population. Meanwhile Scotland becomes more anglicised.
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National Identity in Scotland and Ireland (Part One)
An exploration and comparison of the national identities popular in Scotland and Ireland during the 19th century and on up to the start of the 2nd World War.
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The Life of King James IV (Final Part)
The unlucky end of James IV, the Scots snatch defeat from the jaws of victory once more.
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The Life of King James IV (Part Three)
How James IV managed to build wealth for the crown without becoming unpopular with the people.
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The Life of King James IV (Part Two)
James grows in power, consolidating at home and building an international reputation.
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The Life Of King James IV (Part One)
King James IV was possibly the greatest ever Scottish King, claiming the crown after leading an army against his father at the tender age of fifteen. He went on to terrorise the English and put Scotland on the international map.
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The Rise of Labour Politics (Final Chapter)
The rise of Labour politics and socialist ideas and the decline of the Liberals in Scotland.
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The Rise of Labour Politics (Chapter Two)
A further exploration of the growth of the Labour movement and the decline of the Liberal Party.
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The Rise of Labour Politics (Chapter One)
A look at the differences in the rise of the political Labour movement in Scotland and England.
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The Infamous Burke and Hare
The story of mass murderers Burke and Hare, who sold bodies to Dr. Knox for dissection in his anatomy classes.
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The Fall of the Aristocracy?
A look at the supposed fall of the aristocracy in Scotland compared to the rest of the UK.
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The Witch Hunts in Scotland
An overview of the witch hunts in Scotland.
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Scotland During The French Revolution (Part Three)
The effect of the revolution in France on Scotland, the growth of capitalism and the middle classes at the expense of the working classes.
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Scotland During The French Revolution (Part Two)
The urbanisation and industrialisation of Scotland as capitalist ideas become popular. The consequent growth of a class war and political reform movements, dealt with ruthlessly by the government.
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Scotland During The French Revolution (Part One)
What effect did the French revolution have on Scotland? The growth of radicalism and the government response.
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Interwar Scotland: Depression
Economic decline and social crisis in Scotland between the wars.
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Interwar Scotland
Scotland struggles through the interwar period, industry in tatters and a lack of identity.
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The Changing Face of the Highlands (Final Chapter)
The emerging assertiveness of Highlanders in the 1870's.
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The Changing Face of the Highlands (Chapter Four)
The Crofters Party and the Irish influence.
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The Changing Face of The Highlands (Chapter Three)
What was the difference between the crofters and the Irish? The struggle for Gaelic and the press reaction.
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Changing Face Of The Highlands (Chapter Two)
Tough conditions in the Highlands and the growth of support for the crofters plight.
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Changing Face of the Highlands (Chapter One)
The changing face of the Highlands, from Jacobitism to the Crofters War.
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Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites
A quick look at Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobite cause.
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Sectarianism in Scotland: The Last Decade (Final Chapter)
The final word on sectarianism.
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Sectarianism in Scotland: The Last Decade (Chapter Five)
A look at the seperate Catholic schools system and evidence of changing attitudes towards the religious argument.
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Sectarianism in Scotland: The Last Decade (Chapter Four)
The role of the Old Firm, Rangers vs Celtic.
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Sectarianism in Scotland: The Last Decade (Chapter Three)
MacMillan's speech and the media reaction.
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Sectarianism in Scotland: The Last Decade (Chapter Two)
A look at the Monklands by-election affair with charges of sectarian favouritism levelled against the Labour Party.
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Sectarianism in Scotland: The Last Decade (Chapter One)
An in depth examination of sectarian issues in modern Scotland which highlights the need for action and change.
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