Crime in Scotland 1660-1960

Anne-Marie Kilday is Professor of Criminal History and Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean at Oxford Brookes University, UK

• The Violent North - Fact or Fiction: Introduction and Context, 1. The Violent North? Fatal Violence, 1660-1960, 2. The Violent North? Sexual Violence, 1660-1960, 3. The Violent North? Violent Assault: Public and Private, 1660-1960, 4. The Violent North? Communal Violence, 1660-1960, 5. The Violent North? Violence for Gain, 1660-1960, 6. The Violent North or The Enterprising Scot, 1660-1960?, The Violent North: Conclusion, Bibliography, Index

"Are the Scots violent? This fascinating study explores Scottish identities using a rich mix of historical court records, parliamentary papers, and contemporary newspapers. The book gets behind cultural representations to explore the reality of life, crime, and violence. It will be a great addition to our understandings of Scotland and its long and rich history."- Professor Barry Godfrey, University of Liverpool"Professor Kilday's book is a landmark study. Based on an impressive array of original sources, it is the first to examine Scottish criminality in such depth and range over three centuries of time.In the process, myths are punctured and orthodoxies undermined - a seminal volume by any standards."- Professor Emeritus Sir Tom Devine HonMRIA FRSE FBA, The University of Edinburgh"This important book advances our understanding of the prosecution and punishment of violent crime, by providing a much needed long-term perspective on the ways in which crimes such as assault, sexual violence, communal violence and homicide, have been dealt with. In addition, Kilday’s study makes a significant contribution to our knowledge of crime and criminal justice in Scotland."- Professor Heather Shore, School of Cultural Studies & Humanities, Leeds Beckett University"Was Scotland a violent nation? Based on an unprecedented longitudinal analysis of court records over three centuries, this study combines quantitative data with detailed case studies to challenge existing stereotypes and present a nuanced account of the nature and extent of violent crime in Scotland’s past."- Professor Robert Shoemaker, Department of History, The University of Sheffield