People's History of Scotland, episode 5: The Rise of Capitalism and the Scottish Enlightement

Primary Author or Creator:
Chris Banbury
Additional Author(s) / Creators
Sarah Bennett
Publisher:
Conter Radio
Alternative Published Date
2023
Category:
Type of Resource:
Podcast
Length (Pages, words, minutes etc...)
37 minutes
Fast Facts

Edinburgh as the centre of enlightment in 19th century Europe

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After the suppression of the 1745 Rebellion, a new Scotland is born. Edinburgh becomes a seat of the Enlightenment, and the countryside is transformed by new capitalist relations.
- How did economic changes bring new social classes to Scotland?
- How did workers begin to fight for their interests?
- Why did Scottish intellectuals become world famous in this period?

English