Description: Kingdom Of The Isles : Scotland's Western Seaboard , Paperback by McDonald, R. Andrew, ISBN 1904607799, ISBN-13 9781904607793, Brand New, Free shipping in the US This study explores the history of the western seaboard of Scotland (the Hebrides, Argyll and the Isle of Man) in a formative but often neglected era: the central middle ages, from the mightly Somerled to his descendant John MacDonald, the first Lord of the Isles (c. 1336).
Drawing on a variety of sources, this very readable narrative deals with three major and closely interrelated themes: first, the existence of the Isles and coastal mainland as a kingdom from to 1266; second, the rulers of the region, Somerled and his descendants, the MacDougalls, MacDonalds and MacRuaris; and third, the often complex relations among the Isles, Scotland, Norway and England. A fully rounded history emerges, which transcends national viewpoints.
While political history predominates, the changing nature of society in the isles is emphasised throughout, and separate chapters address the church and monasticism as well as the monuments – the castles, monasteries, churches and chapels that form an enduring legacy.
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Edition: 2
Book Title: Kingdom of the Isles : Scotland's Western Seaboard C. 1100-1336
Number of Pages: 280 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Birlinn, The Limited
Publication Year: 2008
Topic: Europe / Great Britain / Scotland, Europe / Great Britain / General, Europe / Medieval
Item Height: 1 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Item Weight: 17 Oz
Author: R. Andrew McDonald
Item Length: 9.2 in
Item Width: 4.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback