Who knew the Scots invented the modern world?! Well, they did, and you will believe it after you read this book. It is very good history as well as being entertaining and you will wonder why you didn't know much of it in the first place. Ever wonder why Appalachians talk with that accent - it is their Scottish heritage. Your head will be crammed with such facts, which I guess is better than your stomach being stuffed with haggis. I think they left that behind when they came to America - smart people!