Picts, Gaels and Scots: Early Historic Scotland - Brossura

Foster, Sally M.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0713488743 ISBN 13: 9780713488746

Casa editrice: B T Batsford Ltd, 2004

Riassunto

A fully updated, expanded, and newly illustrated version of a classic text on early Scottish history. In captivating detail, it provides insight into the lives and origins of the Scottish people’s ancestors and explains how the Picts and Gaels ultimately forged a nation. Using the latest archaeological discoveries, this comprehensive overview reveals the significance of Pictish symbols and early sculpture, examines the art of war and the role of kingship in tribal society, and delves into the religious beliefs of these 2 peoples and the impact of Christianity. With coverage of settlement, agriculture, industry, and trade, a full and fascinating picture of developing Scotland emerges.

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A fully updated and expanded edition of a classic text on early Scottish history. From the 5th to the 10th century, Scotland was home to a variety of diverse peoples and cultures, all competing for land and supremacy. At the heart of the mystery of how Scotland became a single unified country lies the extraordinary influence of the Picts and their neighbours, the Gaels, originally immigrants from Ireland. Sally Foster uses the latest archaeological discoveries and interpretations as well as developments in historical, art-historical and place-name studies to explain how the Picts and Gaels became Scots and forged a nation.

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• Editore: B T Batsford Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0713488743
• ISBN 13: 9780713488746
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 128