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Lords of the Isles: From Viking Warlords to Clan Chiefs
Timothy Venning
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Description for Lords of the Isles: From Viking Warlords to Clan Chiefs
Paperback. Explores the history of the Lordship of the Isles at its widest extent - the rulers of the west coast and islands of Scotland. Num Pages: 272 pages, 30. BIC Classification: 1DBKSHL; 3H; 3J; HBJD1; HBLC; HBLH; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 386.
In contrast to most of Scotland, the north-western coast and the islands beyond were a region of mixed political control as well as culture into the sixteenth century. The divergent influences of Celtic and Scandinavian culture were more marked here than in the evolving mainland kingdom of Scots. It was a physically remote region of substantial autonomy under its own dynasties. Timothy Venning explores the whole of the lordship of the Isles at its widest extent, under Somerled MacGillebride (ruled c. 1130–64), encompassing the kingdom of Man during its independent history, plus the mainland domains of Somerled’s family in ... Read more
In contrast to most of Scotland, the north-western coast and the islands beyond were a region of mixed political control as well as culture into the sixteenth century. The divergent influences of Celtic and Scandinavian culture were more marked here than in the evolving mainland kingdom of Scots. It was a physically remote region of substantial autonomy under its own dynasties. Timothy Venning explores the whole of the lordship of the Isles at its widest extent, under Somerled MacGillebride (ruled c. 1130–64), encompassing the kingdom of Man during its independent history, plus the mainland domains of Somerled’s family in ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445644851
SKU
V9781445644851
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About Timothy Venning
Timothy Venning studied history at Kings College, London to PhD level, winning the London University History Prize in 1979. He has written articles for the Dictionary of National Biography, as well as a book on Oliver Cromwell and reference works on British office-holders and the chronology of the Byzantine Empire. He also contributes to major biographical publications and his research ... Read more
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