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Synopsis
Islay was originally part of Dal Riata, the early kingdom of the Scots, but was then colonized by Scandinavian settlers in the middle of the ninth century. It was also the home of the MacDonalds who established the Lordship of the Isles during the Medieval Period. In the Gaelic world, their status was king-like and, at the height of their power in the 15th century, they mounted a challenge to the Stewart dynasty for control of Scotland. However, this book is not just about the great men. It also looks at the lesser folk, especially during the time of the Campbell lairds, from the early 17th century onwards. Archaeology combined with documentary research has helped to build up a picture of how the people of Islay lived, the way the land was farmed and the development of local industries, including the distilling of whisky. The book provides a comprehensive grounding in island history for visitors and locals alike, and, for the valuable details it gives on local families, will be particularly valued by genealogists and those tracing their roots to Islay.
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About the Author
Dr David Caldwell is Keeper of Scotland & Europe in the National Museums of Scotland. In the 1990s he directed excavations at Finlaggan on Islay, the centre of the Lordship of the Isles. He is the author of another Birlinn publication, Islay, Jura and Colonsay: A Historical Guide (2001), which provides a gazetteer of sites and monuments to complement this book.
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- PublisherBirlinn
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 1841583588
- ISBN 13 9781841583587
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages320
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Islay: The Land of the Lordship
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 396p; illustrated. The first edition and in hardback. "The book covers the history of the Island up to the present day.". This substantial book is in fine probably near new condition as is the unclipped protected d/w. Perfect collectable of presentable conditionSee scans. Seller Inventory # 012206
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Islay The Land of the Lordship
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ISBN 10: 1841583588
ISBN 13: 9781841583587
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Seller: Richard Thornton Books PBFA, Old Langho, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. This is a Mint Copy (AS NEW) of this book in Publisher's black cloth koards with gilt title lettering to spine in a Mint Dust-Jacket.Not Price Clipped.There are no previous owner's names to the endpapers.Lovely tight copy with crisp white page edges.The book has a firm binding with NO hinge weakness and the dust-jacket is well protected in an acetate cover sleeve.Islay is one of the most fascinating of the Hebridean Islands and formally owned by the MacDonalds who established the Lordship of the Isles.Superb copy for the collector,8vo 396pp First Edition 1st Impression [2008]. Seller Inventory # 81551
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