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The Scots Murray MacKinnon

The Scots By Murray MacKinnon

The Scots by Murray MacKinnon


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Summary

The craze for photography ripped through Scotland like a whirlwind following its invention in 1839. This book is the story of the rural and urban poor, and the Clearances that drove people from the land to seek work in the cities or new hope in emigration to the New World.

The Scots Summary

The Scots: A Photohistory by Murray MacKinnon

The craze for photography ripped through Scotland like a whirlwind following its invention in 1839. Over the next century, Scottish photographers captured a stunning visual record of their land and its people, their mixed fortunes, hopes and aspirations. Their achievements - never before collected so tellingly - document a century of profound contrasts, of division, upheaval and change that recast forever the character of Scotland. Here are the triumphs of self-confident Scotland - the completion of the Forth Bridge and the stream of vessels that slid down the slipways of the Clyde to bind together a far-flung empire - but also its injustices, the story of the rural and urban poor, and the Clearances that drove people from the land to seek work in the cities or new hope in emigration to the New World. This enthralling visual history brings the country to life not only for everyone of Scottish descent, but equally for everyone who has enjoyed the rich character and landscape of this beguiling nation.

The Scots Reviews

'An enthralling visual history which brings the country to life' - Scottish Field
'In lieu of a dedicated national gallery of photography, the next best thing is this book' - Herald
'Stunning ... a visual chronicle of great importance' - Your Family History
'This inexpensive volume ought to be in every school north of Hadrian's Wall' - Independent on Sunday
'Poignant and revealing ... extraordinary' - Scotland in Trust

About Murray MacKinnon

Murray MacKinnon's long love affair with photography and what it reveals about his native Scotland goes back over forty years to his first purchase of a vintage camera and photo album in a Glasgow auction room. Richard Oram is Professor and Deputy Head of the School of Arts, University of Stirling. His publications include Scotland's Kings and Queens and The Scots.

Additional information

GOR006238110
9780500290781
0500290784
The Scots: A Photohistory by Murray MacKinnon
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Thames & Hudson Ltd
20130304
224
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - The Scots