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The King in the North
The Pictish Realms of Fortriu and Ce
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This is a groundbreaking book featuring the latest research on the Picts edited by two of the most eminent scholars in the field and featuring contributions from a number of acclaimed experts. Essential reading for all those fascinated by the Picts.
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Some years ago, a revolution took place in Early Medieval history in Scotland. The Pictish heartland of Fortriu, previously thought to be centred on Perthshire and the Tay, found itself relocated through the forensic work of Alex Woolf to the shores of the Moray Firth. The implications for our understanding of this period and for the formation of Scotland are unprecedented and still being worked through.
This is the first account of this northern heartland of Pictavia for a more general audience to understand the full implications and the substantial recent archaeological work undertaken in recent years. Part of the The Northern Picts project at Aberdeen University, this book represents an exciting cross-disciplinary approach to the study of this still too little understood yet formative period in Scotland's history.
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The King in the North by Nicholas Evans and Gordon Noble is praised for making a significant contribution to the field of Pictish studies. Although it demands focus and effort, the depth of detail provided is deemed worthwhile, offering lasting value and fundamentally altering the understanding of Pictish history.
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ISBN: 9781910900864
Publisher: John Donald Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 October 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: John Donald Short Run Press
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly, Adult education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 190.0mm
Height: 245.0mm
Weight: 644g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Gordon Noble is Senior Lecturer in Archaeologyand Honorary Curatorial Fellowto the University Museums atthe University of Aberdeen. Hehas also been director of the RhynieEnvirons Archaeological Project. He is author of a number of books, including NeolithicScotland: Timber, Stone, Earth and Fire.
Nicholas Evans is a Research Fellow working on the University of Aberdeen Comparative Kingship: the Early Medieval Kingdoms of Northern Britain and Ireland project, led by Gordon Noble.
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