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The Impact of the Great War 1914-1928 - Land
Dr Ewan A Cameron and Professor Tom Devine discuss issues of land and land ownership in the Highlands, as well as high emigration in the late 1920s.
- Posted on 09 October 2009 under Topics, Curriculum.
- Tagged as World War I, Scottish history, Scotland's history.
The Age of Reformation - Acts of Parliament 1567
Dr Alison Rosie of the National Archives of Scotland examines the Acts of Parliament relating to the reformation, which were finally approved in 1567 following the deposition of Mary.
- Posted on 09 October 2009 under Topics, Curriculum.
- Tagged as Scottish history, Scotland's history.
The Age of Reformation - What if... Darnley?
Dr Alan MacDonald, Professor Michael Lynch, Dr Steven Reid and Dr Julian Goodare answer the question 'What if Mary had not married Darnley?' They look at his significance in her downfall, examine what other realistic options Mary had open to her and explain why asking such a question can provide insights into the relationships between different characters of the period.
- Posted on 09 October 2009 under Topics, Curriculum.
- Tagged as Scottish history, Scotland's history.
The Age of Reformation - The Golden Act
Dr Alison Rosie of the National Archives of Scotland examines the so-called Golden Act of 1592, or the 'Act for Abolishing of the Acts Contrair to the Trew Religion'.
- Posted on 09 October 2009 under Topics, Curriculum.
- Tagged as Scottish history, Scotland's history.
The Impact of the Great War 1914-1928 - Impact on Politics
Dr Ewen A Cameron, Professor Tom Devine and Professor Richard Finlay discuss the reshaping of Scottish politics, including the backlash against the Liberal Party, the political empowerment of working classes and the reasons for a shift towards Labour government.
- Posted on 09 October 2009 under Topics, Curriculum.
- Tagged as World War I, Scottish history, Scotland's history.
The Age of Reformation - Impact
Dr Alan MacDonald, Dr Steven Reid, Professor Michael Lynch and Dr Julian Goodare discuss the social impact of the Scottish Reformation, with emphasis on changes in religious and moral practice and the Anglicisation of Scottish culture.
- Posted on 09 October 2009 under Topics, Curriculum.
- Tagged as Scottish history, Scotland's history.
The Age of Reformation - Reign of Mary 1561-67
Professor Michael Lynch, Dr Alan MacDonald, Dr Julian Goodare, Dr Jenny Wormald and Dr Steven Reid discuss Mary, Queen of Scots' political and social judgements and whether her loss of the throne was more a factor of her circumstances or her personal choices.
- Posted on 09 October 2009 under Topics, Curriculum.
- Tagged as Scottish history, Scotland's history.
The Impact of the Great War 1914-1928 - Impact on Economy
Professor Tom Devine, Dr Ewan A Cameron and Professor Richard Finlay discuss the watershed in Scotland's economy caused by the decline in industry and export which lead to the depression of 21-23.
- Posted on 09 October 2009 under Topics, Curriculum.
- Tagged as World War I, Scottish history, Scotland's history.
Wars of Independence - Perspective
Dr Alastair MacDonald and Professor Geoffrey Barrow discuss the propaganda war between Scotland and England and escalation towards actual war, as well as the development of Scottish identity both before and after the wars of independence.
- Posted on 09 October 2009 under Topics, Curriculum.
- Tagged as Scottish history, Scotland's history.
Treaty of Union - Perspective
Dr Sharon Adams talks about the development of Scottish identity after the Union, and the reasons the union has persisted into the 21st century.
- Posted on 09 October 2009 under Topics, Curriculum.
- Tagged as Scottish history, Scotland's history.