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Description for The Picts
Hardback. The Picts offers a broad survey of the historical and cultural developments of the people of northern Britain between AD 300 and AD 900. Dispelling the notion of the Picts as savages, they are revealed to be both politically successful and one of the most artistically sophisticated peoples of Europe. Series: Peoples of Europe. Num Pages: 276 pages, illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3F; HBJD1; HBLC; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 494.
The Picts is a survey of the historical and cultural developments in northern Britain between AD 300 and AD 900. Discarding the popular view of the Picts as savages, they are revealed to have been politically successful and culturally adaptive members of the medieval European world.
- Re-interprets our definition of ‘Pict’ and provides a vivid depiction of their political and military organization
- Offers an up-to-date overview of Pictish life within the environment of northern Britain
- Explains how art such as the ‘symbol stones’ are historical records as well as evidence of creative inspiration.
- Draws on a range of transnational and comparative scholarship ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
Series
Peoples of Europe
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405186780
SKU
V9781405186780
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Benjamin Hudson
Benjamin Hudson’s books include Irish Sea Studies (2006), and Viking Pirates and Christian Princes (2005).
Reviews for The Picts
“This exercise completes a superb and comprehensive survey of what is currently known about the Picts. The book also contains a lucid summary, and will be useful for both scholars and the general public.” (Hereditasnexus, 6 October 2015)