{"product_id":"9783032103574","title":"Scottish Nationhood before the SNP, 1707–1934 The Lyon in Waiting","description":"\u003ch1\u003eScottish Nationhood before the SNP, 1707–1934\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Lyon in Waiting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLachlan Munro | Gerard Cairns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory \/ Europe \/ Great Britain \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThis book examines the complex and often turbulent relationship between Scotland and England from the early eighteenth century to the 1930s, shedding light on the historical and political forces that have shaped their union. It delves into the causes of violent disputes and the persistent push towards total integration, while highlighting the political movements and individuals who resisted the erosion of Scotland’s institutions and distinct identity. Key topics include the Jacobite Rebellions, the Scottish Enlightenment, and the Highland Clearances, as well as the influence of Ireland and the challenges posed by industrialisation and emigration. The book also explores literary and architectural expressions of Scottish nationhood, featuring the works of Robert Burns, Walter Scott, and Hugh MacDiarmid, alongside iconic structures like the Wallace Monument, and the Scottish National War Memorial. Readers gain insight into the rise of early 'Home Rule' movements and the formation of the Scottish National Party (SNP) amidst post-war economic depression and social upheaval. This comprehensive exploration is essential for anyone interested in understanding the historical roots of contemporary political dynamics in Scotland. Scholars, historians, and political enthusiasts alike will find this book an invaluable resource for exploring the enduring complexities of Anglo-Scottish relations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eLachlan Munro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e is an independent historian, having received his PhD from the University of Glasgow, UK. He has published widely on Scottish political history, including his book \u003cem\u003eR. B. Cunninghame Graham and Scotland: Party, Prose, and Political Aesthetic (\u003c\/em\u003e2022).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eGerard Cairns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e is an independent scholar based in Glasgow, UK. He has written two books: \u003cem\u003eThe Red and the Green: A Portrait of John Maclean \u003c\/em\u003e(2017), and \u003cem\u003eNo Language! No Nation! The Life and Times of the Honourable Ruaraidh Erskine of Marr \u003c\/em\u003e(2021).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 May 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalgrave Macmillan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032103574\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e334\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44542728306828,"sku":"9783032103574","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032103574.jpg?v=1781087748","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783032103574","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}