| Author |
Skene, W. F. (William Forbes), 1809-1892 |
| Title |
Celtic Scotland : A history of ancient Alban. Volume 3 (of 3), Land and people
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| Original Publication |
Edinburgh: David Douglas, 1886, copyright 1890.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
MWS, KD Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Celtic Scotland: A History of Ancient Alban. Volume 3 (of 3), Land and People" by William F. Skene is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as the concluding part of a comprehensive work detailing the Celtic period of Scottish history, focusing specifically on the land and social conditions of its early inhabitants. The topic is likely to interest readers who are keen on exploring the complexities of Scotland’s Celtic heritage, including its land tenures, social structures, and ethnic compositions. The opening of the volume presents the author's preface, where he discusses the publication of the third edition and offers a brief overview of the historical context. Skene sets the stage by detailing the final phases of the consolidation of Scotland into a one feudal monarchy during the reign of Alexander the Third. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the social and political organization of the people living in Scotland during this period, illustrating the diversity of races that composed the population, including Picts, Britons, Scots, and various external influences. Through this detailed examination, readers are invited to appreciate the intricate historical tapestry of ancient Scotland, paving the way for further exploration into individual chapters that delve deeper into Scotland's past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Scotland -- History -- To 1603
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| Subject |
Civilization, Celtic
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| Subject |
Celts -- Scotland
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| Subject |
Scotland -- Antiquities, Celtic
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74710 |
| Release Date |
Nov 9, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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