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A New History of the Picts
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Uncovering the mysterious ancient people who shaped Scotland.
Perfect for history enthusiasts and anyone curious about Scotland's roots.
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About the Ebook
The Picts hold a special place in the Scottish mindset - a mysterious race of painted warriors, leaving behind imposing standing stones and not much more.
Stuart McHardy challenges these long-held historical assumptions. He aims to get to the truth of who the Picts really were, and what their influence has been on Scotland's past and present.
Far from being wild barbarians, the Picts had a complex society. They fought off continuous threats of invasion from imposing adversaries: Romans, Vikings, Angles. Although Roman texts claim a major victory against the Picts, McHardy reveals that the Roman retreat from Scotland shows that the opposite may well be true.
The Picts were not wiped out in battle, but gradually integrated with the Scots to form Alba. McHardy demonstrates that rather than being some historical group of outsiders, or mysterious invaders, the Picts were in fact the indigenous people of Scotland and the most significant of our tribal ancestors. Their descendants walk our streets today.
Reviews
Written and arranged in a way that is both accessible and scholarly, this is an excellent addition to the growing body of work on the Picts. THE COURIER
A New History is a very valuable contribution to historical debate and cultural understanding. It also serves to bring issues often reserved to specialists to a general readership. DONALD SMITH, SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Archaeological and historical insights into the Picts.
- Reveals the foundations of Scottish civilization.
- Published by Luath Press, Scotland's leading independent publisher.
- A journey into Scotland's ancient past.
About the Author
STUART MCHARDY is a writer, historical scholar, poet, musician, folklorist and renowned lecturer about Scottish history and culture, at home as well as abroad. His unique understanding of tradition comes from a thorough immersion in the storytelling arts and history alike. Former President of the Pictish Arts Society and the Director of the Scots Language Resource Centre, McHardy has occupied lead positions with organisations working towards the aim of rediscovering Scottish national identity.
Publication Details
Publisher: Luath Press
Publication Date: 17 April 2020
Print Length: 374 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781912387809
Format: Ebook
Language: English
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