One of the oldest nations in the world, Scotland has undergone profound changes, its history one of innovation, exploration and resistance, Murray Pittock recounts the influence of Scotland and its global diaspora, ranging from the Thirty Years' War to Scottish involvement with empire. Including the rise of nationalism and the challenges of an increasingly monolithic understanding of the 'Britishness', this groundbreaking overview reveals the striking diversity of Scottish history - and shows how the nation continues to build a uniquely global identity.
