SNP: The History of the Scottish National Party

The Scottish National Party arrived dramatically in British politics in the 1970s. Now, with devolution, it has emerged as the main opposition party in the Scottish Parliament. SNP: The Scottish National Party explores the party's fortunes from its formation in the 1930s to its performance in the new Parliament. Peter Lynch traces the course of modern Scottish Nationalism, the personalities and the politics that have brought the SNP to this pivotal point in history. Through a range of documentary sources and interviews he provides the inside story of the party's campaign for independence. The book also examines the SNP's electoral prospects in the 2003 Scottish election as the party seeks sufficient support to launch an independence referendum. This book is a timely history of the party that has been the driving force behind constitutional change in Scotland.

Snp: The History of the Scottish National Party

History

Lynch, Peter

Europe

Welsh Academic Pr

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Who's who in Scottish history

<p>This biographical history of Scotland contains over 230 entries in chronological order from Malcom II (c.954-1034) to Robert Louis Stephenson(1850-1894) and spans of a thousand years of Scottish history. An invaluable source of information for goth students and the general reader, WHO'S WHO IN SCOTTISH HISTORY features political and ecclesiastical figures, wrirters, scientists, and other individuals who have contributed to the cultural and social development of Scotland.</p>

Who's Who in Scottish History

Donaldson, Gordon

Morpeth, Robert

Pele scored his first World Cup goal for Brazil against Wales in the Quarter finals of the 1958 Tournammment. Wales lost 1-0 and have not qualified for football's (Soccer) premier event since. The fascinating story of Wales and the 1958 World Cup is told here for the first time by Mario Risoli. The team's initial failure to qualify after finishing second in their garoup to Czechoslovkia was dramatically turned around when they beat Israel in a playoff. Not only did Wales win but two Manchester United players choose country over club and were in Cardiff when many of their team mates died on the runway in Munich. The Welsh FA, in their wisdom, decided to save money by reducing the squad by two players yet travelled to Sweden with 36 committee men and seats booked on the first plane to London following the first round games. Much to their surprise and inconvenience the team qualified for the quarter finals forcing the "men in blazers" to fly to London only to catch the first flight back to Sweden.

When Pele Broke Our Hearts: Wales and the 1958 World Cup

Risoli, Mario

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Cornwall, though administratively part of England, has long celebrated its cultural differences. The historic homeland of the Cornish people, as well as one of the six historical Celtic nations, Cornwall is one of Britain’s most popular tourist destinations—and one of its least understood. This compelling introductory volume traces the complexity produced by Cornwall’s unique history as a nation, region, and county all wrapped into one. Covering its evolution from independent British kingdom to culturally distinct medieval province to prominent industrial region, Cornwall is ideal reading material for anyone interested in British history, the Cornish community, and the changing field of Celtic studies.

Cornwall

Travel

<p>Mebyon Kernow, the Party for Cornwall, campaign for a powerful Cornish Assembly that will protect and promote the Cornish identity and its Celtic language and culture. This is the first book to fully address the issue of Cornish Nationalism and the history of the political movement that has set the political agenda in Cornwall for 50 years. Mebyon Kernow has elected representatives on four of Cornwall's six district councils and on numerous town and parish councils. It has played a prominent role in the campaign to protect the territorial integrity of Cornwall. It also played a leading role in the fight to have Cornwall classified as a European region so that it could qualify for increased European funding, including Objective One.</p>

Mebyon Kernow & Cornish Nationalism: Concise History

Tregidga, Garry

Cole, Dick

Deacon, Bernard

Adult Learning Adult Teaching

Education & Teaching

John Daines

Brian Graham

Carolyn Daines

Higher & Continuing Education

Described as "the most successful and prestigious art school in Wales", Swansea Art School has produced an acclaimed collection of artists including Ceri Richards, Evan Walters and Alfred Janes and this book is published to celebrate its 150th anniversary. In addition to fine art, Swansea Art School has also houses the renowned department of Architectural Stained Glass, which is also featured in the book. Other disciplines taught at the art school are fully covered in the book including: design and photography. Balancing interviews with past and present staff and students with original historical research into the art school's history, this fully illustrated book makes a valuable contribution to the growing critical understanding of the arts in Wales.

A School Of Art In Swansea 1953-2003: Drawn From Wales

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

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