C 1700 To C 1800

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  Crime, Cash, Credit And Chaos: A Brief History Of The Life And Work Of John Law (1671-1729), The Father Of Credit Systems - Colin McCall - Paperback
  Earnest, mathematically gifted, diligent and with noticeable appearance, John Law continues to hold fascination for biographers, economists and historians. Colin McCall examines the events and circumstances that became his dramatic and tragic life and provides insights into his pioneering role in the development of credit systems.
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  John Paul Jones: The Pirate Patriot - Armstrong Sperry - Paperback
  John Paul Jones, a talented young captain, became an invaluable figure in America's fight for independence when he offered his sailing skills to the Continental Navy. In his barely seaworthy vessel, he harassed British ships and commandeered their cargo. This book paints a portrait of an American hero.
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  Henry Raeburn And His Printmakers - Paperback
  Marking the 250th anniversary of Henry Raeburn's birth in Edinburgh, this title features 24 of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery's finest prints after Raeburn's oil portraiture, including mezzotints and line engravings by outstanding printmakers such as William Walker, Charles Turner, John Beugo and William Sharp.
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  Blackburn: The Story Of West Lothian's Cotton And Coal Town - Sybil Cavanagh - Paperback
  This is an account of the development of Blackburn, a town that has played a part in the history of some of the industries key to Scotland's development. From the sugar trade, to textile manufacture, to mining, each was once intrinsic to Blackburn's existence. This text chronicles each development in the town's history.
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  The Edinburgh History Of Scottish Literature - Hardback
  This second volume of the history reveals the major contribution made by Scottish writers and Scottish writing to the shape of modernity in Britain, Europe and the world.
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  Culloden: The Last Charge Of The Highlands Clans, 1746 - John Sadler - Hardback
  'Culloden', written by John Sadler, is a narrative history of one of the most famous battles in Scottish history. The book tells the story of the people who fought there, how they came to stand as they did on that snowy heath, what motivated them and who led them.
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  The Enlightenment And The Book: Scottish Authors And Their Publishers In Eighteenth-Century Britain, Ireland, And America - Richard B. Sher - Hardback
  'The Englightenment and the Book' explores the tension between creativity & commerce that still exists in scholarly publishing today. Lavishly illustrated & elegantly concieved, it will be a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the book or the production & diffusion of Enlightenment thought.
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  A Union For Empire - Paperback
  This volume of essays explores the ideas of union and empire current at the time of the Union between Scotland and England in 1707. It demonstrates the wider significance of the Union in Europe and throughout the English-speaking world.
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  The Union: England, Scotland And The Treaty Of 1707 - Michael Fry - Hardback
  The story of modern Britain began with the Treaty of Union between England and Scotland in 1707. This work looks at the political history of England as well as of Scotland, set against the backdrop of war in Europe and the emergence of imperialism.
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  Scotland Farewell: The People Of The Hector - Donald MacKay - Paperback
  This is the story of the Highland Scots who sailed to Pictou, Nova Scotia in 1773. With courage, tenacity and the help of the native Indians they survived and encouraged further shiploads of emigrants to join them. This piece of Canadian history is also part of the history of the Scottish people.