$49.71
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
31 January 2013
Summary
Highland Clans: A History of Scotland’s Ancient Families
Alistair Moffat explores the captivating history of the Highland clans, from their Celtic roots to the Roman era, and from the Viking Somerled to Robert the Bruce. Journey through pivotal battles like Bannockburn and Flodden, the Jacobite Risings led by Bonnie Prince Charlie, and the tragic Clearances.
Discover the stories of remarkable leaders and legendary battles, and delve into the traditions and landscape that sha…
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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