Don LeClair’s Reviews > How the Scots Invented the Modern World: The True Story of How Western Europe’s Poorest Nation Created our World & Everything in It > Status Update
Don LeClair
is on page 267 of 472
Interesting the Scots Irish were in many ways the backbone of the the Continental Army. John Witherspoon, took over Princeton College in 1768. He added science and non-religious humanities and focused on training people to govern (not just be ministers). He recruited people who disagreed with him because he felt to defend your ideas you have to be able to face your challengers best arguments. Nice concept!
— Jul 05, 2024 06:47PM
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Don LeClair
is on page 229 of 472
Apparently by the 1760's the Scots were the primary trade partner for tobacco growers in America. In 1768, the author claims that the Scots created the first suburb - New Town Edinburgh
— Jul 03, 2024 06:20PM
Don LeClair
is on page 107 of 472
Dying quote from Lord Kames in 1782: “Fare ye well, ye bitches!”
— Jun 28, 2024 05:03PM
Don LeClair
is on page 100 of 472
Given the title of this book, I thought there might be a trace of humor in this book. As maybe it was a little overblown. Instead, it is clear that the author is deadly serious.
Thus far the focus is on religion and philosophy.
— Jun 27, 2024 08:18PM
Thus far the focus is on religion and philosophy.
