Clans and Clearance - by Alwyn Edgar (Paperback)
Overview
Clans and Clearance by Alwyn Edgar (paperback) is the first volume in a five-part examination of how the Scottish Highlands were transformed between roughly 1740 and 1900. Edgar focuses on the social, economic and archaeological evidence to challenge long-standing myths about population growth, landlord policy and the causes of the Clearances. The tone is evidence-driven but aimed at an educated general reader rather than a narrow academic audience, making it useful for students, family historians and anyone seeking a clearer, fact-based account of Highland change. This volume is particularly valuable for readers who want a concise, myth-busting introduction before diving into more specialized or regional studies.
Key Features
- Format: Paperback — portable and easy to handle for students and researchers on the move.
- Authoritative focus: Written by Alwyn Edgar, emphasizing archaeological and documentary evidence to reassess Highland history.
- Scope: Concentrates on changes in the Highlands from roughly 1740 to 1900, explaining land use, demographics and landlord decisions.
- Series placement: Volume one of a planned five-volume series, designed to introduce themes that subsequent volumes expand.
- Audience fit: Balanced for both general readers and undergraduate-level study, suitable for classroom assignments and family-history research.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Evidence-focused narrative that corrects common misconceptions about Highland population and landlord policies.
- Accessible writing for non-specialists while still engaging with archaeological and historical data.
- Concise first-volume introduction that sets up a five-volume series for deeper study.
- Useful for genealogy research and classroom use as a clear overview of the Clearances' causes and effects.
- Portable paperback format makes it easy to carry for field visits or library study sessions.
Cons
- As the first volume, it does not cover the whole period or every region — readers will need later volumes for a complete picture.
- May summarize complex academic debates too briefly for specialists seeking exhaustive primary-source analysis.
- If you need the latest scholarship published after this title, check for newer works or recent journal articles.
- Paperback format can be less durable than hardcover if heavily used in fieldwork or classroom settings.
Recommendations
- Undergraduate or secondary students taking modules on Scottish or British social history who need a clear, evidence-based introduction.
- Genealogy researchers tracing Highland ancestry who want historical context on why communities shifted or dispersed.
- History enthusiasts and general readers interested in myth-busting accounts of the Highland Clearances.
- Teachers and librarians seeking a readable, concise volume to support classroom discussion or local history collections.
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