Focusing on the countryside of Scotland, this book explores the evolution of settlement and agricultural practices from the 17th to the 18th centuries. It highlights the transformative influence of early Improvers and the broader changes brought about by the Agricultural Revolution, providing insights into how these developments reshaped rural life and land use during this pivotal period in Scottish history.
Featuring comprehensive updates, this field guide explores the rich avian diversity of Kruger National Park and the adjacent Lowveld, detailing over 550 bird species. It provides birdwatchers with essential information, enhancing their experience in one of Africa's premier birding destinations.
Originally published in 1991 and focussing on the countryside, this book examines patterns of settlement and agriculture in Scotland and considers how these were increasingly altered during the 17th and 18th Centuries by the first Improvers and then by the more widespread impact of the Agricultural Revolution.
Originally published in 1990 this book focusses on the main manoeuvres that took place in Scotland and England between 1688 and the Battle of Culloden in 1746. It provides a detailed chronological narrative of places, people and battles.