Claim of Scotland

Originally published in 1968, and at a time when discontent with Westminster was growing along with the desire for an independent Scottish government, this book gives historical background but also discusses 20th Century political, administrative, legal and economic matters.

List of contents

1. To Our English Brother 2. History and Legend 3. In All Loyalty to the Crown 4. Frustration in Parliament 5. Bureaucrats in the Saddle 6. The Law 7. The Framework of Taxation 8. The Take-Over Bid 9. The Highlands and Islands 10. Migration and Unemployment 11. Images and Stereotypes 13. Broadcasting and Language 14. The Schools 15. The Universities 16. An Appeal to Reason.

About the author

H. J. Paton

Summary

Originally published in 1968, and at a time when discontent with Westminster was growing along with the desire for an independent Scottish government, this book gives historical background but also discusses 20th Century political, administrative, legal and economic matters.

Product details

• Authors: H. J. Paton, Paton H. J.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9781032074054
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3207405-4
• No. of pages: 280
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Scotland
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); History, European History, HISTORY / General, HISTORY / Europe / General, Nationalism, Politics & government, Politics and government