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20%OFFBilly Kay - The Scottish World: A Journey Into the Scottish Diaspora - 9781845963170 - V9781845963170
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The Scottish World: A Journey Into the Scottish Diaspora

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Description for The Scottish World: A Journey Into the Scottish Diaspora Paperback. Takes us on a global journey of discovery, highlighting the extraordinary influence the Scots have had on communities and cultures on almost every continent. This work is a celebration of the enormous contribution the Scots have made to the modern world. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBTB; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 456.

'Thaim wi a guid Scots tongue in their heid are fit tae gang ower the warld'

In The Scottish World, renowned broadcaster Billy Kay takes us on a global journey of discovery, highlighting the extraordinary influence the Scots have had on communities and cultures on almost every continent.

While others have questioned the self-confidence of the Scots, Kay has travelled the world from Bangkok to Brazil, Warsaw to Waikiki and found ringing endorsements for the integrity and intellect, the poetry and passion of the Scottish people in every country he has visited.

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Product Details

Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
436g
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845963170
SKU
V9781845963170
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-48

About Billy Kay
Billy Kay was born in Galston, Ayrshire, in 1951 and studied at Edinburgh University. A writer and presenter for both radio and television, he is also the author of the widely acclaimed Scots: The Mither Tongue.

Reviews for The Scottish World: A Journey Into the Scottish Diaspora
Full of revelations about the Scottish diaspora overlooked by most historians
Sunday Herald
Makes clear Scotland's contribution to world history
Sunday Post
A well-researched study of the real influence Scots have had on the modern world
Scots Independent
Intelligent and engaging
The Big Issue
Kay brings a fresh eye to the impressive ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for The Scottish World: A Journey Into the Scottish Diaspora


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