The Kingdom Of The Isles: Scotland's Western Seaboard c.1100-c.1336: Scotland's Western Seaboard c.1100-1336 - Brossura

McDonald, R. Andrew

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ISBN 10: 1904607799 ISBN 13: 9781904607793

Casa editrice: John Donald, 2008

Riassunto

This study explores the history of the western seaboard of Scotland (the Hebrides, Argyll and the Isle of Man) in a formative but often neglected era: the central middle ages, from the mightly Somerled to his descendant John MacDonald, the first Lord of the Isles (c. 1336).

Drawing on a variety of sources, this very readable narrative deals with three major and closely interrelated themes: first, the existence of the Isles and coastal mainland as a kingdom from c.1100 to 1266; second, the rulers of the region, Somerled and his descendants, the MacDougalls, MacDonalds and MacRuaris; and third, the often complex relations among the Isles, Scotland, Norway and England. A fully rounded history emerges, which transcends national viewpoints.

While political history predominates, the changing nature of society in the isles is emphasised throughout, and separate chapters address the church and monasticism as well as the monuments – the castles, monasteries, churches and chapels that form an enduring legacy.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

R. Andrew McDonald is a former instructor at the School of Continuing Studies at the University of Toronto and a former history professor at several Canadian universities.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: John Donald
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1904607799
• ISBN 13: 9781904607793
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 280