Description: Before Scotland by Alistair Moffat A pioneering look at early Scotland that transforms prehistory into gripping narrative. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A pioneering look at early Scotland that transforms prehistory into gripping narrative history. The story of the land that became Scotland is one of dramatic geological events and impressive human endeavour. Alistair Moffats gripping narrative ranges from the great thaw at the end of the Ice Age - which was instrumental in shaping Scotlands magnificent landscape - through the megalith builders, the Celts and the Picts, to the ascension of King Constantine II. Moffat deploys his knowledge with wit and deftness, interweaving the story with numerous special features on topics as diverse as cave drawings of dancing girls, natural birth control, the myth of Atlantis and the Zoroastrian Towers of Silence - all of them valuable, sometimes quirky, additions to the whole picture. Rounding out the account is a selection of carefully chosen colour photographs that give a strong sense of the Scottish landscape and monuments. Erudite and entertaining, Before Scotland transforms our understanding of a neglected period. A story of dramatic geological events and impressive human endeavour, it is essential reading for anyone interested in the land that became Scotland. Author Biography Alistair Moffat was born in Kelso, Scotland. He is an award-winning writer and historian, and 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 Co-Chairman of The Great Tapestry of Scotland. His many books include The Highland Clans and Scotlands Forgotten Past, both also published by Thames & Hudson. Table of Contents Introduction 1. The Painted Islands 2. The Ice Domes 3. The Wildwood 4. The Kindred Ground 5. Homely Geometry 6. The Iron Warlords 7. Caledonia 8. The Last of the British Review Vivid and compelling - The Sunday HeraldAs fresh and warm as a dram of uisge beatha - FocusTheres a timelessness about people and landscape which is brought out quite brilliantly here. This book deserves to be very, very widely read - Professor Barry Cunliffe, Oxford UniversityLively and entertaining - Scottish Field Promotional A pioneering look at early Scotland that transforms prehistory into gripping narrative history Details ISBN0500297258 Pages 400 Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd Year 2023 ISBN-10 0500297258 ISBN-13 9780500297254 Publication Date 2023-07-06 UK Release Date 2023-07-06 Format Paperback Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd Subtitle A Prehistory Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2023-07-06 Author Alistair Moffat Illustrations 1 Illustrations, black and white; 22 Illustrations, color DEWEY 936.11 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-10-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151273766;
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