From Caledonia to Pictland by James E Fraser

From Caledonia to Pictland by James E Fraser

From Caledonia to Pictland examines the transformation of Iron Age northern Britain into a land of Christian kingdoms, long before 'Scotland' came into existence.

Anyone looking for the cutting edge of historical understanding of northern Britain from the earliest times to the Viking Age should look no further-- I. Ward Amazon There are many qualities in Fraser's work which make it ideal as set text on Scottish history. The author writes with great clarity, even when dealing with complex issues. His work is detailed and the general perception that there is little material to write a history of the Picts is effectively blown apart by his close scrutiny of sources written by neighbouring peoples... This is surely one of the most ground-breaking books on Scottish history of recent times. -- Claire Downham, Univsersity of Aberdeen Journal of Scottish Historical Studies The field of 'Pictish studies' has advanced in Scotland in recent years. The author has been at the forefront of some of these developments and this book is a measure both of his intellectual ability and his tenacity in solving many of the 'Problems of the Picts'. It deserves to become a recommended text. -- Alasdair Ross, University of Stirling Early Medieval Europe A very important contribution to the study of early Scottish history. It is a rigorous piece of scholarship and a treasure trove of new ideas that will excite scholars and general readers alike. -- Fiona Edmonds, Clare College, Cambridge Scottish Historical Review Anyone looking for the cutting edge of historical understanding of northern Britain from the earliest times to the Viking Age should look no further. There are many qualities in Fraser's work which make it ideal as set text on Scottish history. The author writes with great clarity, even when dealing with complex issues. His work is detailed and the general perception that there is little material to write a history of the Picts is effectively blown apart by his close scrutiny of sources written by neighbouring peoples... This is surely one of the most ground-breaking books on Scottish history of recent times. The field of 'Pictish studies' has advanced in Scotland in recent years. The author has been at the forefront of some of these developments and this book is a measure both of his intellectual ability and his tenacity in solving many of the 'Problems of the Picts'. It deserves to become a recommended text. A very important contribution to the study of early Scottish history. It is a rigorous piece of scholarship and a treasure trove of new ideas that will excite scholars and general readers alike.

James E. Fraser is Lecturer in Early Scottish History and Culture at the University of Edinburgh.

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ISBN 13	9780748612321
ISBN 10	0748612327
Title	From Caledonia to Pictland
Author	James E Fraser
Series	New Edinburgh History Of Scotland
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Edinburgh University Press
Year published	2009-01-12
Number of pages	448
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