{"product_id":"homage-to-caledonia","title":"Homage to Caledonia","description":"\u003c!-- Hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tribute to Scotland and the enduring spirit of the Scottish people.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for anyone who loves Scotland and wants to celebrate its essence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\" data-sleek-node-id=\"nR7lXW\"\u003eThe Spanish civil war was a call to arms for 2,300 British volunteers, of which over 500 were from Scotland. The first book of its kind, \u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"rD293M\"\u003eHomage to Caledonia\u003c\/em\u003e examines Scotland's role in the conflict, detailing exactly why Scottish involvement was so profound. The book moves chronologically through events and places, firstly surveying the landscape in contemporary Scotland before describing volunteers' journeys to Spain, and then tracing their every involvement from arrival to homecoming (or not). There is also an account of the non-combative role, from fundraising for Spain and medical aid, to political manoeuvrings within the volatile Scottish left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\" data-sleek-node-id=\"pHi4aG\"\u003eUsing a wealth of previously-unpublished letters sent back from the front as well as other archival items, Daniel Gray is able to tell little known stories of courage in conflict, and to call into question accepted versions of events such as the 'murder' of Bob Smillie, or the heroism of 'The Scots Scarlet Pimpernel'. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\" data-sleek-node-id=\"WEvGmx\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"yTkrHc\"\u003eHomage to Caledonia\u003c\/em\u003e offers a very human take on events in Spain: for every tale of abject distress in a time of war, there is a tale of a Scottish volunteer urinating in his general's boots, knocking back a dram with Errol Flynn or appalling Spanish comrades with his pipe playing. For the first time, read the fascinating story of Caledonia's role in this seminal conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"ocHOPr\"\u003eAs seen on STV Documentary \u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"6xesjf\"\u003eThe Scots Who Fought Franco\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"4Gqmpy\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"jSt2JQ\"\u003eDaniel Gray has done a marvellous job in bringing together the stories of Scots volunteers - in [this] many-voiced, multi-layered book. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"X44fge\"\u003eSCOTLAND ON SUNDAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"TV4rBw\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"5bCMbf\"\u003e...moving and thought-provoking. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"nCDsJ0\"\u003eTHE HERALD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"m1hWOm\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"vlgwUb\"\u003eA new and fascinating contribution.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"kjV6S3\"\u003eSCOTTISH REVIEW OF BOOKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"BtjS0N\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"Yj50Tz\"\u003eBook of the week - Gray deserves applause for shining a light on a lesser-known aspect of the nation's character of which we should all be proud.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"nr1DGj\"\u003ePRESS \u0026amp; JOURNAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA celebration of Scotland and Scottish character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTribute to what makes Scotland distinctive and beloved.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished by Luath Press, Scotland's leading independent publisher.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for anyone who loves Scotland and wants to celebrate it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDANIEL GRAY graduated with a politics and history degree from Newcastle University where he focussed in particular on foreign intervention in the Spanish civil war. Daniel has researched Scotland's role in the Spanish Civil War since 2006, and lectured throughout Scotland on the topic. He has also written on the topic for Discover magazine and the Scotsman. He is currently employed as an archivist in the National Library of Scotland, working on 19th century literary manuscripts contained within the John Murray Archive and lives in Edinburgh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luath Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 July 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256 pages (Ebook edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781909912120\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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