The Scottish Migration to Ulster in the Reign of James I

by M Perceval-Maxwell

Overview

Originally published in 1973, the emphasis of this study is on the Scottish settlers during the first quarter of the 17^th Century. It shows that the ‘Plantation’, although a milestone in Ireland’s past is also of considerable importance in Scotland’s history. The society that produced Scottish settlers is examined and the reasons why they left their homeland analysed. The book explains what effect the Scottish migration had upon both Ireland and Scotland and assesses the extent to which James I was personally involved in the promotion of the ‘Plantation’ scheme.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032074641
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/31/2023
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: Scotland
Pages:	436
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

M. Perceval-Maxwell was Professor of History at McGill University, Canada.

Table of Contents

1. The Scottish Background to the Migration 2. Prelude to the Plantation – Antrim and Down (1603-10) 3. The Scots and the Plantation Preparations (1603-10) 4. The Scottish Undertakers 5. The Establishment of the Plantation (1610-11) 6. Progress and Problems 7. The Consolidation of the Scottish Settlement (1613-19) 8. Stagnation and Decline (1619-25) 9. Antrim and Down (1610-25) 10. Religion and Scottish Migration 11. The Undertenants 12. Trade and Migration. Conclusion. Appendices: A: The 1609 Scottish Applicants B: Short Biographies of the Chief Scottish Undertakers C: Short Biographies of the Ordinary Scottish Undertakers D: Scottish Servitors E: Income Figures as Given by Thirteen English Undertakers F: Scottish Ministers in Ulster, 1603-25 G: notes on the Maps.

Editorial Reviews

‘This book… takes a major step towards our understanding to the Scots contribution to the shaping of Irish life.’ Nicholas P. Canny, Irish Economic and Social History .

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