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How the Scots invented the Modern World
The True Story of How Western Europe's Poorest Nation Created Our World & Everything in It
Book • 2001
This book by Arthur Herman explores the significant contributions Scotland made to the modern world, particularly during the Scottish Enlightenment.
It delves into how figures like John Knox, Adam Smith, and James Watt influenced democracy, free market capitalism, and various scientific and literary advancements.
The book is divided into two parts: 'Epiphany,' which focuses on the roots and development of the Scottish Enlightenment, and 'Diaspora,' which examines the global impact of Scottish immigrants and intellectuals on events, industries, and cultures around the world.
It delves into how figures like John Knox, Adam Smith, and James Watt influenced democracy, free market capitalism, and various scientific and literary advancements.
The book is divided into two parts: 'Epiphany,' which focuses on the roots and development of the Scottish Enlightenment, and 'Diaspora,' which examines the global impact of Scottish immigrants and intellectuals on events, industries, and cultures around the world.
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