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Land of the Ilich
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Land of the Ilich—Journey's into Islay's Past
Journeys into the landscape and heritage of Islay's past
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About the Ebook
As an archaeologist, Steven Mithen has worked on the Hebridean island of Islay over a period of many years. In this book he introduces the sites and monuments and tells the story of the island's people from the earliest stone age hunter-gatherers to those who lived in townships and in the grandeur of Islay House. He visits the tombs of Neolithic farmers, forts of Iron Age chiefs and castles of medieval warlords, discovers where Bronze Age gold was found, treacherous plots were made against the Scottish crown, and explores the island of today, which was forged more recently by those who mined for lead, grew flax, fished for herring and distilled whisky – the industry for which the island is best known today.
Although an island history, this is far from an insular story: Islay has always been at a cultural crossroads, receiving a constant influx of new people and new ideas, making it a microcosm for the story of Scotland, Britain and beyond.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover the landscape and heritage of Islay's past
- Explore centuries of island life and historical change
- Engage with detailed regional history and local knowledge
- Read another celebrated title from Origin - an imprint of Birlinn Ltd
Reviews
'Not only a mighty guide to the archaeological landscape of Islay, but a thrilling microcosm of all human history' The Scotsman
'A scholarly, accessible and very pleasant read — a deep-dive into the archaeology of the Ilich, complemented by delicate illustrations, maps, and high quality colour photographs' Current Archaeology
About the Author
Steven Mithen is Professor of Early Prehistory at the University of Reading, having previously served as Pro Vice Chancellor and Deputy Vice Chancellor. He has published widely within his field and has written a number of bestselling books, including The Singing Neanderthals, After the Ice and The Prehistory of the Mind .He was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 2004.Publication Details
Publisher: Origin (an imprint of Birlinn Ltd)
Publication Date: 04 November 2021
Print Length: 576 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788853095
Format: Ebook
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