Herman, Arthur-How the Scots invented the Modern World

How the Scots invented the Modern World, a best seller of Arthur Herman, the true story of how Western Europe's poorest nation created our world & everything in it. 
A distinguished historian explores the seminal contributions of Scotland to the development of modern Western civilization, discussing the impact of such ideals as democracy, freedom of speech, equal opportunity, and a commitment to education and exploring Scottish accomplishments in the fields of philosophy, science, medicine, engineering, political thought, and more.
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