Scottish People and the French Revolution

Presents a study of the political culture of Scotland in the 1790s. This book compares the emergence of 'the people' as a political force, with popular political movements in England and Ireland. It analyses Scottish responses to the French Revolution across the political spectrum; explaining Loyalist as well as Radical opinions and organisations.

List of contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 The Eighteenth-Century Roots of Scottish ‘Jacobin’ Politics; Chapter 2 Newspapers, the French Revolution and Public Opinion; Chapter 3 ‘The True Spirit of Liberty’: Scottish Radicals, 1792–4; Chapter 4 Checking the Radical Spirit; Chapter 5 Volunteers, the Militia and the United Scotsmen, 1797–8; Chapter 6 Bread, Dearth and Politics, 1795–1801; conclusion Conclusion;

About the author

Bob Harris

Product details

• Authors: Bob Harris
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.01.2016
• EAN: 9781138663459
• ISBN: 978-1-138-66345-9
• No. of pages: 348
• Series: The Enlightenment World
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Revolutions, uprisings, rebellions, HISTORY / Revolutions, Uprisings & Rebellions