On The Trail of the Real Macbeth

Separating history from legend in the true story of Scotland's famous king.

Essential for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in Scottish kingship.

About the Ebook

The story of the real Macbeth is every bit as compelling as the fictional drama created by Shakespeare, perhaps even more so.

Voted 'Best Fictional Anti-Hero' in The Scotsman, recently reincarnated in comic book form and portrayed on stage and film throughout the world, Macbeth continues to capture the modern imagination.

Who was the man behind the myth?

How did Macbeth take the throne of Alba?

Was Lady Macbeth really as ruthless and vicious as Shakespeare suggests?

What impact did King Canute have on Macbeth's life?

Who killed the real Macbeth?

Unlike Shakespeare's murderous usurper, the real Macbeth had a legitimate claim to the ancient kingdom of Alba. From early childhood Macbeth fought real-life treachery and murder to protect his birthright. He went on to successfully rule Alba from 1040 to 1057 during a turbulent period of disputed territories, Viking invasion, the birth of feudalism, and the rise to power of the Roman Church. Taylor and Murray offer a compelling portrait of a man about whom little is known for certain. They vividly evoke Macbeth's medieval Scotland, chronicle key battles, investigate the contentious royal bloodlines, and explore the evolution of the myth that was to follow one of Scotland's - and history's - most legendary and misunderstood figures.

Why You'll Love This Ebook

• Separate fact from fiction in the true story of Macbeth.
• A compelling history lesson from Scotland's past.
• Published by Luath Press, Scotland's leading independent publisher.
• Essential for Scottish history enthusiasts and legend followers.

About the Author

CAMERON TAYLOR graduated from Aberdeen University in 1979 with a degree in History. He had a career in the Civil Service before returning to his native Orkney to become CEO of Orkney Tourist Board. He established Seabridge Consultants in 2000 and has pursued a variety of cultural heritage and tourism interests since then. Now living in Moray where Macbeth's ghost still haunts the past, his first book, Rooted in Scotland, was published by the Luath Press in 2007.

ALISTAIR MURRAY had an initial career in the oil industry that subsequently led two businesses and two pan-regional projects to successful outcomes. He now lives in the Highlands and Islands where he combines strategic consultancy with content production. During his tenure there he has helped advance creative industry development and he is the proprietor of Atlantic Marketing, a Partner in Seabridge Consultants, a Director of Big Box Network Ltd and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (Scotland).

Publication Details

Publisher: Luath Press

Publication Date: 01 October 2015

Print Length: 192 pages (Ebook edition)

ISBN (Ebook): 9781910324615

Format: Ebook

Language: English

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