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Orkney: A Historical Guide
Caroline Wickham-Jones
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Description for Orkney: A Historical Guide
Paperback. This newly revised book is designed to provide a comprehensive guide for those who visit Orkney and would like to know more about its enigmatic history. Num Pages: 240 pages, 12pp b/w maps, diagrams and line art throughout. BIC Classification: 1DBKSHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 197 x 20. Weight in Grams: 258.
Orkney lies only 20 miles north of mainland Scotland, yet for many centuries its culture was more Scandanavian than Scottish. Strong westerly winds account for the scarcity of trees on Orkney and also for the tradition of well-constructed stone structures. As a result, the islands boast a large number of exceptionally well-preserved remains, which help us to form a detailed picture of Orcadian life through the ages. Sites and remains to be explored include settlements from the Stone Age, stone circles and burials from the Bronze Age, Iron Age brochs, Viking castles, the magnificent cathedral of St Magnus in Kirkwall, ... Read more
Orkney lies only 20 miles north of mainland Scotland, yet for many centuries its culture was more Scandanavian than Scottish. Strong westerly winds account for the scarcity of trees on Orkney and also for the tradition of well-constructed stone structures. As a result, the islands boast a large number of exceptionally well-preserved remains, which help us to form a detailed picture of Orcadian life through the ages. Sites and remains to be explored include settlements from the Stone Age, stone circles and burials from the Bronze Age, Iron Age brochs, Viking castles, the magnificent cathedral of St Magnus in Kirkwall, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Birlinn General
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
261g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780272641
SKU
V9781780272641
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Ref
99-2
About Caroline Wickham-Jones
Caroline Wickham-Jones studied archaeology at Edinburgh University. She is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, and has conducted research throughout Scotland, Ireland and Scandanavia. She is the author of numerous articles and publications, including Scotland's First Settlers.
Reviews for Orkney: A Historical Guide
'Wickham-Jones' clear writing, expertise and obvious enthusiasm for her subject make her brand-new 2015 Guide a must-read for anyone drawn to this approximately 70-island-strong historical treasure trove' - Joan Lennon, History Girls blog