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Explores the making of the historian who transformed Scottish history and the nation's understanding of its past Providing a reassessment of John Hill Burton, a significant figure in 19th-century Scottish thought, this book presents a revision of the predominant historiographic interpretation of nineteenth-century Scotland. It traces Burton's remarkably diverse social and intellectual acquaintance, and equally varied literary endeavours, from his early life and education in 1820s Aberdeen to his increasingly prominent profile in the Edinburgh of Scott, Jeffrey and Cockburn. A detailed assessment of Burton's History of Scotland (1873) uncovers major themes which are then related to his format...
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Reprint of the original, first published in 1864.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1849 Excerpt: ...employer can often see the symptoms of this spirit. When he meets his workman individually face to face, he comes the representative of all the social strength of his position, and the workman is humble and respectful. Let him meet the same man as part of a deputation about wages or hours, conscious of the immediate strength of numbers, he is insolent, turbulent, and tyrannical. It would not detract one iota from the true dignity of the employing and professional classes, were they to t...
Introduction to the Study of the Works of Jeremy BenthamJohn Hill BurtonIntroduction to the Study of the Works of Jeremy Bentham John Hill Burton This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collectio...