Publisher's Synopsis
The History of the Ancient Scots: In Three Parts, authored by Duncan Maccallum and published in 1858, is a comprehensive account of the early history of Scotland. The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a distinct period in Scottish history.The first part of the book deals with the period from the earliest times up to the reign of Kenneth MacAlpin in the 9th century. This section covers the prehistoric and early historic periods of Scotland, including the arrival of the Picts and the Scots, the formation of the Kingdom of Dalriada, and the rise of the Gaelic language.The second part of the book covers the period from the reign of Kenneth MacAlpin up to the reign of Alexander III in the 13th century. This section covers the period of Viking invasions, the establishment of the Kingdom of Scotland, and the growth of the Scottish Church.The third and final part of the book covers the period from the reign of Alexander III up to the Union of the Crowns in 1603. This section covers the Wars of Scottish Independence, the reign of Robert the Bruce, and the growth of the Scottish Renaissance.Throughout the book, Maccallum draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient chronicles, medieval manuscripts, and archaeological evidence. He also includes numerous maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the historical events and geographical locations he describes.Overall, The History of the Ancient Scots: In Three Parts is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of Scotland, and remains an important work in the field of Scottish history to this day.Contains Their Origin And History, To The Beginning Of The Ninth Century; From The Beginning Of The Ninth Century To The End Of The Thirteenth; The Hebrides Under The Government Of Norway, Somerled, Chiefs Descended From Somerled.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.
