The Scottish World
A Journey Into the Scottish Diaspora
$39.92
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
1 October 2008
Summary
‘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 a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781845963170 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1845963172 |
| Author: | Billy Kay |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Mainstream Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 1 October 2008 |
| Weight: | 407g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 154mm x 234mm |
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Critics Review
Full of revelations about the Scottish diaspora overlooked by most historians
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 legacy of the Scottish diaspora. Every page brings another hero * National Trust Magazine *
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.
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