The Picts Of Scotland

Author : Sally M. Foster
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857908292

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Picts, Gaels and Scots by Sally M. Foster Pdf

Early historic Scotland - from the fifth to the tenth century AD - was home to a variety of diverse peoples and cultures, all competing for land and supremacy. Yet by the eleventh century it had become a single, unified kingdom, known as Alba, under a stable and successful monarchy. How did this happen, and when? At the heart of this mystery lies the extraordinary influence of the Picts and of their neighbours, the Gaels - originally immigrants from Ireland. In this new and revised edition of her acclaimed book, Sally M. Foster establishes the nature of their contribution and, drawing on the latest archaeological evidence and research, highlights a huge number of themes, including the following: the origins of the Picts and Gaels; the significance of the remarkable Pictish symbols and other early historic sculpture; the art of war and the role of kingship in tribal society; settlement, agriculture, industry and trade; religious beliefs and the impact of Christianity; how the Picts and Gaels became Scots.

Author : Stuart McHardy
Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781912387809

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A New History of the Picts by Stuart McHardy Pdf

When the Romans came north to what is now modern Scotland they encountered the fierce and proud warrior society known as the Picts, who despite their lack of discipline and arms, managed to prevent the undefeated Roman Army from conquering the northern part of Britain, just as they later repulsed the Angles and the Vikings.A New History of the Picts is an accessible true history of the Picts, who are so often misunderstood. New historical analysis, recently discovered evidence and an innovative Scottish perspective will expose long held assumptions about the native people.This controversial text contests that Scottish history has long since been dominated and distorted by misleading perspectives. A New History of the Picts discredits the idea that the Picts were a strange historical anomaly and shows them to be the descendants of the original inhabitants of the land, living in a series of loose tribal confederations gradually brought together by external forces to create one of the earliest states in Europe: a people, who after repulsing all invaders, merged with their cousins, the Scots of Argyll, to create modern Scotland. All of Scotland descends from the fierce Picts.

Author : Tim Clarkson
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781907909030

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The Picts by Tim Clarkson Pdf

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.

Author : Lloyd Robert Laing,Jennifer Laing
Publisher : Sutton Pub Limited
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : History
ISBN : 0750928735

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The Picts and the Scots by Lloyd Robert Laing,Jennifer Laing Pdf

Who were the Picts and the Scots? For a long time the Picts were known almost entirely from their mysterious symbol stones, which generations of scholars have tried to interpret and date. The discovery of the St Ninian's Isle Treasure in 1958 added a new dimension to our understanding of these accomplished people, but still many problems concerning them and their links with Scotland remain unresolved. This account presents the latest archaeological discoveries and discusses the evidence for the relationship between these two peoples, tracing their development from raids on Roman Britain to the formation of rival Dark Age kingdoms that produced a unique artistic inheritance.

Author : Tim Clarkson
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781907909016

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The Makers of Scotland by Tim Clarkson Pdf

During the first millennium AD the most northerly part of Britain evolved into the country known today as Scotland. The transition was a long process of social and political change driven by the ambitions of powerful warlords. At first these men were tribal chiefs, Roman generals or rulers of small kingdoms. Later, after the Romans departed, the initiative was seized by dynamic warrior-kings who campaigned far beyond their own borders. Armies of Picts, Scots, Vikings, Britons and Anglo-Saxons fought each other for supremacy. From Lothian to Orkney, from Fife to the Isle of Skye, fierce battles were won and lost. By AD 1000 the political situation had changed for ever. Led by a dynasty of Gaelic-speaking kings the Picts and Scots began to forge a single, unified nation which transcended past enmities. In this book the remarkable story of how ancient North Britain became the medieval kingdom of Scotland is told.

Author : Angus Konstam
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472801661

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Strongholds of the Picts by Angus Konstam Pdf

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.

Author : Sally M. Foster
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857908292

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Picts, Gaels and Scots by Sally M. Foster Pdf

A look at Scotland before it was Scotland, with illustrations and photos included: “An outstanding book.” —Current Archaeology Early historic Scotland—from the fifth to the tenth century AD—was home to a variety of diverse peoples and cultures, all competing for land and supremacy. Yet by the eleventh century it had become a single, unified kingdom, known as Alba, under a stable and successful monarchy. How did this happen, and when? At the heart of this mystery lies the extraordinary influence of the Picts and of their neighbors, the Gaels—originally immigrants from Ireland. In this new and revised edition of her acclaimed book, Sally M. Foster establishes the nature of their contribution and, drawing on the latest archaeological evidence and research, highlights numerous themes, including the following: the origins of the Picts and Gaels; the significance of the remarkable Pictish symbols and other early historic sculpture; the art of war and the role of kingship in tribal society; settlement, agriculture, industry and trade; religious beliefs and the impact of Christianity; and how the Picts and Gaels became Scots.

Author : Lloyd Robert Laing,Jennifer Laing
Publisher : Sutton Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Ethnology
ISBN : PSU:000043495023

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The Picts and the Scots by Lloyd Robert Laing,Jennifer Laing Pdf

For a long time the Picts were known almost entirely from their mysterious symbol stones, which scholars have tried to interpret and date. Many problems remain unsolved concerning their links with the Scots. This account presents the latest archaeological discoveries and discusses the relationship between these two peoples, tracing their development from raids on Roman Britain to the formation of rival Dark Age kingdoms that produced a unique artistic inheritance.

Author : William Forbes Skene
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1867
Category : Picts
ISBN : UOM:39015005663482

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Chronicles of the Picts, Chronicles of the Scots by William Forbes Skene Pdf

Author : Gordon Noble,Nicholas Evans
Publisher : Birlinn Ltd
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781788851930

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The King in the North by Gordon Noble,Nicholas Evans Pdf

Some years ago a revolution took place in Early Medieval history in Scotland. The Pictish heartland of Fortriu, previously thought to be centred on Perthshire and the Tay found itself relocated through the forensic work of Alex Woolf to the shores of the Moray Firth. The implications for our understanding of this period and for the formation of Scotland are unprecedented and still being worked through. This is the first account of this northern heartland of Pictavia for a more general audience to take in the full implications of this and of the substantial recent archaeological work that has been undertaken in recent years. Part of the The Northern Picts project at Aberdeen University, this book represents an exciting cross disciplinary approach to the study of this still too little understood yet formative period in Scotland's history.

Author : Iain Fraser
Publisher : Royal Commission on the Ancient & Historical Monuments of Wales
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Art, Pictish
ISBN : UOM:39015079291350

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The Pictish Symbol Stones of Scotland by Iain Fraser Pdf

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Author : Raymond Buckland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 073870850X

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Scottish Witchcraft & Magick by Raymond Buckland Pdf

From the ancient misty Highlands of Scotland to modern-day America come the secrets of solitary Witchcraft practice. The author of Buckland''s Complete Book of Witchcraft introduces "PectiWita," or the craft of the Picts. Learn the history of these mysterious early Keltic people, their origins, beliefs, and celebrations. This book also explores the magic, sacred tools, herbal lore, song and dance, and recipes of the Scottish PectiWita tradition.

Author : George Henderson,Isabel Henderson
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-20
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780500289631

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The Art of the Picts by George Henderson,Isabel Henderson Pdf

“A major study of the art of the Picts.” —Library Journal Drawing on their extensive research and expertise, renowned historians George and Isabel Henderson illuminate one of the great enigmas of medieval art: the unique metalwork and sculpture of the Picts. Tribal Celtic-speaking warriors and farmers in what is now Scotland, the Picts were one of the major peoples of early medieval Britain, but their culture and their beautiful art have puzzled historians for centuries. George and Isabel Henderson’s acute analysis reveals an art form that both interacted with the currents of “Insular” art and was produced by a sophisticated society capable of sustaining large-scale art programs. The illustrations include specially commissioned drawings that help one understand the mysterious symbols found in the art.

Author : Hector Munro Chadwick
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107693913

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Early Scotland by Hector Munro Chadwick Pdf

Hector Munro Chadwick (1870-1947) was a literary critic and historian, who made notable contributions to the development of philology. Originally published in 1949, this book was edited and completed after Chadwick's death by his wife, Nora Kershaw Chadwick (1891-1972), another prominent literary scholar. The text presents a detailed study of life in early Scotland, encompassing the Picts, the Scots, and the Welsh of southern Scotland. Numerous illustrative figures and detailed notes are also included. This is a fascinating book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Scottish and Celtic history.

Author : W. A. Cummins
Publisher : History Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 0752449591

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The Age of the Picts by W. A. Cummins Pdf

Ancient history.