{"product_id":"radical-scotland-uncovering-scotlands-radical-history-from-the-french-revolutionary-era-to-the-1820-rising-hardcover","title":"Radical Scotland: Uncovering Scotland's Radical History - From the French Revolutionary Era to the 1820 Rising - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKenny Macaskill\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I have devoted myself to the cause of the people. It is a good cause - it shall ultimately prevail - it shall finally triumph.' Thomas Muir\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Political Martyrs memorial in Edinburgh looms large on the city's skyline but its history is relatively unknown. And that is not by accident. As Edinburgh's New Town was constructed, a narrative of kilts and loyalty was created for Scotland, with its radical history deliberately excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe French Revolution lit a spark in Scotland, inspiring radicals and working people alike, and uniting them in opposition to the King and his government. The oligarchy of landowners that ran Scotland was worried. Leading radicals like Thomas Muir and fellow political reformists were later rounded up and transported to Botany Bay. But they fought back and formed the Society of the United Scotsmen, seeking widespread political reform throughout the Union and were prepared to use physical force in defence of their ideals. As social and economic hardship followed in Waterloo's wake, the flame of radicalism was further ignited. This is Scotland's radical history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.3 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 21, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769156010272,"sku":"9781785905704","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/101b3f3bc217b58f9cfaacf06179ce23.webp?v=1780343040","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/radical-scotland-uncovering-scotlands-radical-history-from-the-french-revolutionary-era-to-the-1820-rising-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}