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Picts, Gaels and Scots
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Picts, Gaels and Scots—Early Historic Scotland
Early historic Scotland through the Picts, Gaels, and Scots who shaped it
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About the Ebook
Early historic Scotland - from the fifth to the tenth century AD - was home to a variety of diverse peoples and cultures, all competing for land and supremacy. Yet by the eleventh century it had become a single, unified kingdom, known as Alba, under a stable and successful monarchy. How did this happen, and when? At the heart of this mystery lies the extraordinary influence of the Picts and of their neighbours, the Gaels - originally immigrants from Ireland.
In this new and revised edition of her acclaimed book, Sally M. Foster establishes the nature of their contribution and, drawing on the latest archaeological evidence and research, highlights a huge number of themes, including the following: the origins of the Picts and Gaels; the significance of the remarkable Pictish symbols and other early historic sculpture; the art of war and the role of kingship in tribal society; settlement, agriculture, industry and trade; religious beliefs and the impact of Christianity; how the Picts and Gaels became Scots.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover the peoples who forged early historic Scottish identity
- Explore archaeology, history, and culture across formative centuries
- Experience an authoritative survey from a leading historian
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
Reviews
'Different types of evidence — archaeological, documentary, place name, and art historical — are skilfully combined to make thoughtful points, presented in a clear writing style with copious illustrations' Current Archaeology
About the Author
Sally M. Foster studied medieval archaeology at University College London and later completed a PhD at the University of Glasgow. She subsequently worked for RCAHMS and Historic Scotland. After a temporary lectureship at University of Glasgow in 2010 and establishing her AbleMinds business, she joined Aberdeen University as a lecturer in archaeology in September 2011.Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 01 November 2014
Print Length: 144.0 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857908292
Format: Ebook
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