Portrait Of Britain: 1700 Allan Macinnes investigates the state of the islands at a crucial moment in British state formation. Allan Macinnes | Published in History Today Volume 50 Issue 10 October 2000 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy