The General Grievances And Oppression Of The Isles Of Orkney And Shetland (1836) - Mackenzie, James
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""The General Grievances and Oppression of the Isles of Orkney and Shetland"" is a historical book written by James Mackenzie in 1836. The book provides a comprehensive account of the social, economic, and political conditions of the Orkney and Shetland Islands during the early 19th century. Mackenzie, who was a native of the Orkney Islands, was deeply concerned about the plight of his fellow islanders who were facing numerous challenges including poverty, unemployment, and political oppression. In this book, he presents a detailed analysis of the causes of these problems, focusing on the role…mehr

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""The General Grievances and Oppression of the Isles of Orkney and Shetland"" is a historical book written by James Mackenzie in 1836. The book provides a comprehensive account of the social, economic, and political conditions of the Orkney and Shetland Islands during the early 19th century. Mackenzie, who was a native of the Orkney Islands, was deeply concerned about the plight of his fellow islanders who were facing numerous challenges including poverty, unemployment, and political oppression. In this book, he presents a detailed analysis of the causes of these problems, focusing on the role of the local landowners, the church, and the legal system in perpetuating the injustices.The book provides a vivid description of the daily lives of the islanders, their customs, traditions, and struggles. Mackenzie also highlights the unique cultural heritage of the Orkney and Shetland Islands, including their Norse roots and the influence of the Scottish and British cultures.""The General Grievances and Oppression of the Isles of Orkney and Shetland"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of these remote and fascinating islands. It offers a rare glimpse into the challenges faced by the islanders during a time of great social and economic upheaval and provides valuable insights into the complex relationships between landowners, church, and state in rural Scotland during the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.