George W. T. Omond

Broschiertes Buch

The Early History of the Scottish Union Question

Beschreibung

"The Early History of the Scottish Union Question" by way of George W. T. Omond delves into the historical context and complexities surrounding the Scottish Union at some stage in the late seventeenth and early 18th centuries. Published within the overdue 19th century, Omond's paintings provides a complete examination of the elements leading to the Union of 1707 among England and Scotland. Omond meticulously lines the roots of the Scottish Union Question, exploring the political, monetary, and social dynamics that encouraged the unionist and anti-unionist sentiments in each countries. The author navigates via the negotiations, debates, and power struggles that characterised this pivotal length in Scottish records. The book sheds mild on the motivations of key figures concerned inside the Union discussions, which includes the financial issues and geopolitical factors that ultimately brought about the formation of the UK. Omond's historical evaluation is characterized by thorough studies and a nuanced expertise of the political landscape of the time. "The Early History of the Scottish Union Question" contributes precious insights into the ancient occasions and ideologies that fashioned the union between Scotland and England, presenting readers a scholarly and distinctive exploration of this important chapter in British records.

Autor

George William Thomson Omond MA FRHistS was a Scottish advocate and prolific historian. He was born on September 13, 1846 at Craigentor, near Crieff, Perthshire. His mother was Margaret Jane Thomson, and his father was the Rev. John Reid Omond (1804-1892), an Orkney native and Free Church of Scotland priest in the parish of Monzie, Perthshire. George attended Edinburgh Academy and the University of Edinburgh, graduating in 1868 with first class honours in classics and second class in philosophy. He was a member of the Royal Historical Society and was named Chevalier de l'Ordre de la Couronne (Belgium) for his writings about the country. He was born on September 13, 1846 at Craigentor, near Crieff, Perthshire. His mother was Margaret Jane Thomson, and his father was the Rev. John Reid Omond (1804-1892), an Orkney native and Free Church of Scotland priest in the parish of Monzie, Perthshire. George attended Edinburgh Academy and the University of Edinburgh, graduating in 1868 with first class honours in classics and second class in philosophy. He was a member of the Royal Historical Society and was named Chevalier de l'Ordre de la Couronne (Belgium) for his writings about the country. In Edinburgh, he lived at 32 Royal Circus in New Town. He died on June 18, 1929.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 104
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 143g
• ISBN-13: 9789360464141
• ISBN-10: 9360464147
• Artikelnr.: 69899666