'This is a very welcome book which makes a contribution both to the burgeoning field of Scots in the Empire and to Atlantic history. Dobson has fresh things to say about the controversial Scottish role in the slave trade; emigration to the Americas and the intriguing role of the east of Scotland in colonial commerce; a sector previously assumed to be the exclusive monopoly of Glasgow and the Clyde ports. A thoroughly researched study based mainly on original sources.' TM Devine; Sir William Fraser Professor of Scottish History and Palaeography and Director of the Scottish Centre of Diaspora Studies;University of Edinburgh. In the series: Perspectives: Scottish Studies of the long Eighteenth Century Series Editor: Andrew Hook The long eighteenth century in Scotland is increasingly recognized as a period of outstanding cultural achievement. In these years both the Scottish Enlightenment and Scottish Romanticism made lasting contributions to Western intellectual and cultural life. This series is designed to further our understanding of this crucial era in a range of ways: by reprinting less familiar but important works by writers in the period itself; by producing new editions of key out-of-print books by modern scholars; and by publishing new research and criticism by contemporary scholars.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding piece of pop historyBy brooke_mHarvey's masterful "War of Wars" is required reading for anyone with even a casual interest in the Napoleonic War period. The author explicitly sets out his stall in the introduction; presenting it as pop history rather than a scholarly tome; and goes on to fulfill his remit to perfection. The book covers all aspects of the conflict - the war on land; the war on sea; the political intrigues; even espionage and counter-intelligence - in a highly engaging manner. There's sufficient detail to stop it from feeling lightweight; but no so much as to be numbing; or detract from the broad brushstrokes of the conflict at large. His portrayals of the various luminaries of the period are refreshingly "warts and all"; but again the impulse is to humanise these legends rather than denigrate them. Napoleon; Nelson; Wellington and Pitt all emerge as charismatic but all-too-human figures grappling with events larger even than their own egos. It also does a stellar job of championing some of the less well-known but no less redoubtable figures such as Thomas Cochrane; Ney; and Sidney Smith. Harvey's prose rises to the occasion when describing the battles; especially those at sea; and the appalling toll of the battles is reiterated over and again. Terrific.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Highly rated book: gives you a full view of Napoleon; sweeping insight into right time; right place; opportunity; current todayBy mike s.Brilliant. Read every page. Gave it to 20 friends. Best book of 2016.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I enjoyed every pageBy CustomerI enjoyed every page. History and the ensuing struggle and story are what good books are made of. You won't be disappointed.
