$56.27
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
31 January 2013
Summary
Alistair Moffat traces the history of the clans from their Celtic origins to the coming of the Romans; from Somerled the Viking to Robert the Bruce; from the battles of Bannockburn and Flodden to Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobite Risings; and from the Clearances to the present day.
These are stories of great leaders and famous battles. They are also stories of an extraordinary people, shaped by the traditions and landscape of the Scottish Highlands. Moffat is an adept guide to th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780500290842 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0500290849 |
| Author: | Alistair Moffat |
| Publisher: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Imprint: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 31 January 2013 |
| Weight: | 388g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 199mm x 136mm |
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‘Full of character, combining proper research with a sure eye to what attracts and sustains an audience’s attention ’ - Scotland on Sunday‘Refreshing new material and commanding historical breadth in this lively and beautifully illustrated survey of 1,000 years of clancestry’ - Country Life‘The best popular text of its kind … Alistair Moffat is both a scholar and a writer in touch with ordinary folk. He deals with controversial topics expertly and keeps the facts in focus’ - Scots Magazine‘An extraordinary achievement … The Highland Clans drifts effortlessly between exceedingly good reference book and riproaring read’ - Peeblesshire News
About The Author
Alistair Moffat
Alistair Moffat was born in Kelso, Scotland. He is an award-winning writer and historian, was director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and is former rector of the University of St Andrews. He is founder of Borders Book Festival and cochairman of the Great Tapestry of Scotland. His many books include The Highland Clans, Before Scotland, and Scotland’s Forgotten Past.
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