Description: Highlands and Islands of Scotland : A New History, Hardcover by Moffat, Alistair, ISBN 1780278578, ISBN-13 9781780278575, Brand New, Free shipping in the US A comprehensive and detailed look into the Scottish Moffat tells the extraordinary story of the Highlands in the most detailed book ever written about this remarkable part of chronicle begins millions of years ago, with the dramatic geological events that formed the awe-inspiring yet beloved landscapes, followed by the arrival of hunter gatherers and the monumental achievements of prehistoric peoples in places like Skara Brae in Orkney. The story continues with the mysterious Picts; the arrival of the Romans as they expanded the boundaries of their huge empire; the coming of Christianity and the Gaelic language from Ireland; the Viking invasion and the establishment of the great Lordship of the Isles that lasted for three hundred Highlands are perhaps best known as the key battleground in Bonnie Prince Charlie’s doomed attempt to restore the Stuart monarchy and its dreadful aftermath, which saw the suppression of the clans and the whole of Highland culture. This situation was exacerbated by the terrible Clearances of the nineteenth century which saw tens of thousands evicted from their native lands and forced to emigrate. But, after centuries of decline, the Highlands are being renewed, the land is coming alive once more, and the story ends on an upbeat note as the Highlands look forward to a future full of this is an epic history of a fascinating subject, Moffat also features the stories of individuals, the telling moments and the crucial details which enrich the human story and add context and colour to the saga of Scotland.
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Book Title: Highlands and Islands of Scotland : a New History
Number of Pages: 528 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Birlinn, The Limited
Item Height: 1.5 in
Publication Year: 2024
Topic: Archaeology, Social History, General, Europe / Great Britain / General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Social Science, History
Item Weight: 26.2 Oz
Author: Alistair Moffat
Item Length: 9.2 in
Item Width: 6.2 in
Format: Hardcover