Critical Dissertations On The Origin, Antiquities, Language, Government, Manners And Religion Of The Antient Caledonians Their Posterity; The Picts, And The British And Irish Scots (1768)

Critical Dissertations On The Origin, Antiquities, Language, Government, Manners And Religion Of The Antient Caledonians: Their Posterity; The Picts, And The British And Irish Scots is a book written by John Macpherson in 1768. The book aims to provide a comprehensive study of the ancient Caledonians, their culture, language, government, religion, and manners. It also covers the history of their posterity, the Picts, and the British and Irish Scots. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Caledonian civilization. The first chapter deals with the origin of the Caledonians and their migration to Scotland. The second chapter discusses their language and the various dialects spoken by them. The third chapter covers their government and political system, while the fourth chapter examines their religion and religious practices. The book also delves into the social and cultural aspects of the Caledonian civilization, including their art, music, and literature. It provides an in-depth analysis of their customs and traditions, including their system of marriage and inheritance. The latter part of the book focuses on the history of the Picts, who were the descendants of the Caledonians, and the British and Irish Scots, who migrated to Scotland in later centuries. The book analyzes the impact of these groups on the Caledonian civilization and their contributions to Scottish history. Overall, Critical Dissertations On The Origin, Antiquities, Language, Government, Manners And Religion Of The Antient Caledonians: Their Posterity; The Picts, And The British And Irish Scots is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history and culture. It provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the ancient Caledonian civilization and its legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.