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Annals of the Caledonians, Picts, and Scots; and of Strathclyde, Cumberland, Galloway, and Murray (Volume I)

Annals of the Caledonians, Picts, and Scots; and of Strathclyde, Cumberland, Galloway, and Murray (Volume I)

Ritson, Joseph

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ISBN10: 9389247594
ISBN13: 9789389247596
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 29 2019
Pages: 270
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.61 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Before Scotland had a single story, it had many voices. History begins in fragments here. Joseph Ritson gathers those scattered notices into Annals of the Caledonians, Picts, and Scots: Volume I, a medieval chronicle compilation that maps early Scottish kingdoms and their neighbours across Strathclyde, Cumberland, Galloway, and Murray. Part antiquarian history sourcebook, part primary sources collection, it offers a disciplined way to follow names, reigns, successions, and turning-points as they surface in historical annals. Readers drawn to picts and scots history, early medieval Scotland, and the Britain Dark Ages will find a Celtic Britain reference that rewards both browsing and close consultation. Volume I lays the groundwork, keeping the record close to its sources so you can test later narratives against the bare entries. Ritson's work matters because it preserves the scaffolding of memory: the terse, date-led records later histories depend on. As a historical annals reference volume, it is invaluable for academic medieval studies, while remaining approachable for anyone curious about how nations are built from chronicles and tradition. It also supports Scottish genealogy research, guiding you through the web of peoples and places that shaped Strathclyde and Galloway history and beyond, with the pleasure of a classic reference book on the shelf. For collectors, it is a dignified companion to Scottish antiquarian classics. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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