The Changing Highlands
Clearances and Crofting
Published on 1. February 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-0-340-70519-3 (ISBN)
Description
One of a series of Scottish history books developed to meet the requirements of the 5-14 curriculum in history. This volume focuses on changes in the Highlands during the 17th century, the causes of the Clearances and emigration, and how the changes have affected crofting communities.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Learning
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
colour photographs, illustrations, maps
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
182 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-70519-3 (9780340705193)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Evidence from around the world; upheaval in the countryside; change in the highlands; changing chiefs; the coming of the crofter; Clearances - the trial of Patrick Sellar; Clearances - a Laird's view; the crofter's case; a life on the coast; famine; new owners, new visitors - new (Highland) Scottish identity; changing culture; the crofter's war; enquiry and reform; leaving for the forces; leaving for the city; emigrating; a new life; the struggle to survive - crofting after the 1880s; crofting today; a heritage?; suggested further reading.