The Islesman by Nigel Tranter
Angus Mor, Lord of the Isles, direct descendant and successor of the great Somerled, had a son, Alexander of Islay. But from the first, Alexander was of a different metal, too studious to be the warrior who was needed to rule that far-flung island principality. Knowing this, Angus Mor brought up his grandson to be ready to act the lord in due course. This is the story of that grandson, Angus Og MacDonald. The semi-independent prince of the Hebrides and much of the West Highland mainland was an active supporter of Robert the Bruce, chief of chiefs. He was a man who sought peace and prosperity for his so scattered people, encouraging trade, seeking to heal the feuding propensities of the clans, allying the Isles with Orkney and Shetiand and Norway; travelling as far as the Baltic. He was also a man of humble mind, and a proud husband and father.
'One of Scotland's leading historical novelists' - The Sunday Times; 'Mr Tranter works on a broad canvas; nobody does it better' - Daily Telegraph; 'Nigel Tranter captures the spirit of the times and writes with an absorbing attention to detail' - Yorkshire Evening Post; 'He has a burning respect for the spirit of history and deploys his characters with mastery' - Observer
One of Scotland's best-loved authors, Nigel Tranter wrote over ninety novels on Scottish history. He died at the age of ninety on 9 January 2000.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340770184 |
| ISBN 10 | 034077018X |
| Title | The Islesman |
| Author | Nigel Tranter |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2003-03-03 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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