{"title":"Iain Taylor","description":"\u003cp\u003eIain Taylor’s works offer a deep dive into the rich tapestry of Scotland’s heritage through carefully researched educational and reference texts. Readers can expect detailed explorations of place names, uncovering the historical and linguistic roots that shape Scotland’s landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on clarity and authoritative insight, Taylor’s books serve as valuable resources for anyone interested in Scottish history, language, and culture. They provide context and understanding for both casual readers and academic audiences alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-placenames-of-scotland-by-iain-taylor-9781780277714","title":"The Placenames of Scotland","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Placenames of Scotland\u003c\/em\u003e by Iain Taylor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScotland is a land of many languages, including Gaelic, Pictish, Brythonic, Norse, Anglo-Saxon, and Modern English among them. The result is an often bewildering series of overlapping layers of place-names, difficult at times to understand and even pronounce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book, featuring 8,000 names ranging from districts, towns, and villages to rivers, lochs, and mountains, is the essential guide to Scottish placenames, illustrating the extent to which Scotland's languages were spoken over its territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlacenames open up a window not only on to the geography of the country but also on to its history, providing evidence not found in documented sources. In addition to an introduction on the history and nature of placenames in Scotland, this book contains a guide to Gaelic pronunciation, maps, and suggestions for further reading in this fascinating subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600087335148,"sku":"9781780277714","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e5a078626d4907a777ea8a8a5a891432.jpg?v=1778021226"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/iain-taylor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}