Strongholds Of The Picts
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Strongholds Of The Picts
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Author : Angus Konstam
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2013-02-20
Strongholds Of The Picts written by Angus Konstam and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-20 with History categories.
When the Romans withdrew from Britain, the north of the country was ruled by the most mysterious of the ancient British races, the Picts. Much of what is known about these “painted” warriors, comes from the remains of the fortifications that they left scattered around Scotland. Although the Picts are famous as sea raiders, they were also subjected to attacks from a number of opponents. To their south, the Romano-British reoccupied the abandoned Roman fortifications and hired Saxon mercenaries to strike against the Picts. Meanwhile, from the west a new group, the Scoti, attacked from Ireland. This book covers the fortification of the ancient Picts in all their conflicts and discusses the importance of these sites as religious centres and seats of power, while using the latest archeological evidence to help unravel the mystery of this ancient race.
Strongholds Of The Picts
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Author : Angus Konstam
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2013-02-20
Strongholds Of The Picts written by Angus Konstam and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-20 with History categories.
When the Romans withdrew from Britain, the north of the country was ruled by the most mysterious of the ancient British races, the Picts. Much of what is known about these “painted” warriors, comes from the remains of the fortifications that they left scattered around Scotland. Although the Picts are famous as sea raiders, they were also subjected to attacks from a number of opponents. To their south, the Romano-British reoccupied the abandoned Roman fortifications and hired Saxon mercenaries to strike against the Picts. Meanwhile, from the west a new group, the Scoti, attacked from Ireland. This book covers the fortification of the ancient Picts in all their conflicts and discusses the importance of these sites as religious centres and seats of power, while using the latest archeological evidence to help unravel the mystery of this ancient race.
The Picts Of Scotland
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Author : Clayton N. Donoghue
language : en
Publisher: FriesenPress
Release Date : 2017-01-28
The Picts Of Scotland written by Clayton N. Donoghue and has been published by FriesenPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-28 with History categories.
Once the dominant culture in the northern reaches of the British Isles, the Picts, renowned for the blue tattoos that gave them their name, were known as a formidable enemy by the armies of Roman Emperor Severus. Their prominence rose as early as 350 BC and continued until at least AD 900. Then, 1,100 years ago, they vanished from history. Although many consider them the predecessors of modern Scots, little is known about them outside of limited archaeological artefacts and mentions of them left by the Romans. In this thorough and compelling exploration of extant historical sources, we finally have a clearer picture of this enigmatic people. Clayton N. Donoghue argues that much of what we consider culturally Scottish actually has its roots in the Picts, and that they had a more dynamic and rich culture than previously thought. This book fills in the gaps and helps to paint a clearer picture of a people that the Romans considered ferocious savages living in a desolate and frozen waste land. As we now know, this couldn’t be further from the truth.
Encyclopedia Of European Peoples
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Author : Carl Waldman
language : en
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Release Date : 2006
Encyclopedia Of European Peoples written by Carl Waldman and has been published by Infobase Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Ethnology categories.
Presents an alphabetical listing of information on the origins, prehistory, history, culture, languages, relationships to other cultures and more regarding European peoples.
The Picts
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Author : Tim Clarkson
language : en
Publisher: Birlinn
Release Date : 2012-09-28
The Picts written by Tim Clarkson and has been published by Birlinn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-28 with History categories.
The Picts were an ancient nation who ruled most of northern and eastern Scotland during the Dark Ages. Despite their historical importance, they remain shrouded in myth and misconception. Absorbed by the kingdom of the Scots in the ninth century, they lost their unique identity, their language and their vibrant artistic culture. Amongst their few surviving traces are standing stones decorated with incredible skill and covered with enigmatic symbols - vivid memorials of a powerful and gifted people who bequeathed no chronicles to tell their story, no sagas to describe the deed of their kings and heroes. In this book Tim Clarkson pieces together the evidence to tell the story of this mysterious people from their emergence in Roman times to their eventual disappearance.
The Irish Empire
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Author : Clayton N. Donoghue
language : en
Publisher: FriesenPress
Release Date : 2015-08-12
The Irish Empire written by Clayton N. Donoghue and has been published by FriesenPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-12 with History categories.
Beginning in the late fourth century ad, a rich tapestry of tales was woven, telling of a rakish, handsome king who raised an empire and conquered the hearts of countless women. But over the warp and weft of passing centuries, the threads became worn, fraying the distinction between legend and history. But the questions endured: Who was Niall of the Nine Hostages? Was he real, or just another larger-than-life mythological figure? Did he truly establish an Irish Empire? Intrigued by these questions—and compelled by credible scientific evidence that millions of Irish around the world are genetically linked to this Irish king—author Clayton N. Donoghue set out to verify just how many of the numerous legends were true. He soon discovered through official records that Ireland was indeed ruled by a young, dynamic, innovative and ambitious king who brought the country to a greatness previously unheard of. And yet the empire’s existence was ephemeral and its memory was obscured. The most incredible story in Irish history.
The Forgotten Kingdom
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Author : Signe Pike
language : en
Publisher: Atria Books
Release Date : 2020-09-15
The Forgotten Kingdom written by Signe Pike and has been published by Atria Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-15 with Fiction categories.
From the author of The Lost Queen, hailed as “Outlander meets Camelot” (Kirsty Logan, author of Things We Say in the Dark) and “The Mists of Avalon for a new generation” (Linnea Hartsuyker, author of The Golden Wolf), a “rich, immersive” (Kirkus Reviews) new novel in which a forgotten queen of sixth century Scotland claims her throne as war looms and her family is scattered to the winds. AD 573. Imprisoned in her chamber, Languoreth awaits news in torment. Her husband and son have ridden off to war against her brother, Lailoken. She doesn’t yet know that her young daughter, Angharad, who was training with Lailoken to become a Wisdom Keeper, has been lost in the chaos. As one of the bloodiest battles of early medieval Scottish history abandons its survivors to the wilds of Scotland, Lailoken and his men must flee to exile in the mountains of the Lowlands, while nine year-old Angharad must summon all Lailoken has taught her to follow her own destiny through the mysterious, mystical land of the Picts. In the aftermath of the battle, old political alliances unravel, opening the way for the ambitious adherents of the new religion: Christianity. Lailoken is half-mad with battle sickness, and Languoreth must hide her allegiance to the Old Way to survive her marriage to the next Christian king of Strathclyde. Worst yet, the new King of the Angles is bent on expanding his kingdom at any cost. Now the exiled Lailoken, with the help of a young warrior named Artur, may be the only man who can bring the warring factions together to defeat the encroaching Angles. But to do so, he must claim the role that will forever transform him. He must become the man known to history as “Myrddin.” “Intrigue, rivalry, and magic among the mists of old Britain—The Forgotten Kingdom is an enchantment of a read!" (Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author).
History Of The Celts
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Author : Clayton N. Donoghue
language : en
Publisher: FriesenPress
Release Date : 2013-08
History Of The Celts written by Clayton N. Donoghue and has been published by FriesenPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08 with Celts categories.
Despite all the books that have been written on the Celts there is still new material to learn about these mysterious people who lived in Europe 2,000 years ago. In this book you will see for yourself just how much there is to discover. It is written in an easy, light manner that anyone can enjoy and is short enough that it won't take long to get through. The objective of this story is to provide a fresh perspective and to dispell some old beliefs; especially in areas like the Druids. They were not that bizarre as many have come to believe. Sit back and be pleasantly surprised....
The History Of The Ancient Scots
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Author : Duncan MacCallum
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1858
The History Of The Ancient Scots written by Duncan MacCallum and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1858 with Hebrides categories.
Memorials Of Argyleshire
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Author : Archibald Brown
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1889
Memorials Of Argyleshire written by Archibald Brown and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1889 with Highland Region (Scotland) categories.