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The Sea Kingdoms
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The Sea Kingdoms—The History of Celtic Britain and Ireland
The Celtic peoples of Britain and Ireland — their history, language, and enduring identity
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About the Ebook
'The most powerful representation yet of the race which has repeatedly changed history as we know it' - The Scotsman
Alistair Moffat's journey, from the Scottish islands and Scotland, to the English coast, Wales, Cornwall and Ireland, ignores national boundaries to reveal the rich fabric of culture and history of Celtic Britain which still survives today.
This is a vividly told, dramatic and enlightening account of the oral history, legends and battles of a people whose past stretches back many hundred of years.
The Sea Kingdoms is a story of great tragedies, ancient myths and spectacular beauty.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover the shared culture that connected the Celtic peoples across sea and land
- Explore history told through place names, genetic evidence, and oral tradition
- Understand the origins and legacy of Celtic identity in the British Isles
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
Reviews
'The most powerful representation yet of the race which has repeatedly changed history as we know it' The Scotsman
'The best picture of the Celtic race yet written' South Wales Echo
'Lovingly traces the remnants of a once-powerful people through language, ancient place names, farms, fortresses, harbours and, most of all, through their connection to the sea' Irish Times
'Brimming with interesting facts — instructive and wide-ranging' Independent on Sunday
About the Author
Alistair Moffat was born in Kelso, Scotland in 1950. He is an award winning Writer, Historian and former Director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Director of Programmes at Scottish Television. He is the founder of Borders Book Festival and Co-Chairman of The Great Tapestry Of Scotland.Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 12 August 2011
Print Length: 336 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857901163
Format: Ebook
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