ISBN: 9780282861520 - a student's history of scotland (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This meticulously researched volume chronicles the engaging history of Scotland from its geographic origins to its 11th-century unification under one sovereign. The author paints a vivid picture of the diverse peoples who inhabited the region, including the Picts, Britons, Gaels, and Angles, and traces their interactions with the Romans, Irish, and English. The book delves deeply into the complex religious landscape of early Scotland, highlighting the influence of St. Columba and the rivalry between the Celtic and Roman churches. By examining the formation of the four kingdomsâ"Pictland, Strathclyde, Dalriada, and Lothianâ"the author illuminates the political dynamics that shaped the nation. The book masterfully analyzes Scotland's relationship with England, exploring themes of rivalry, conflict, and eventual union. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…