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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of the Highlanders of Scotland, tracing their lineage back to the ancient Caledonians who fiercely resisted Roman rule. The author challenges widely accepted narratives that attribute the Highlanders' origins to a small colony of Irish Scots who arrived in Argyleshire in the sixth century. He argues that the Highlanders are the direct descendants of the Picts, a people who were essentially the same as the Caledonians but who adopted a new name. The book examines the complex history of the Picts, the Scots, and the Britons in Scotland, relying on ancient historical sources and meticulously analyzing the Gaelic topography of the land. The author provides evidence for the Pictish language's enduring presence in the Highland tongue and challenges the notion that a new Gaelic language was introduced to Scotland by the Irish Scots. He further explores the themes of cultural identity, national pride, and the enduring legacy of the Caledonian Gael. Through a blend of historical analysis, linguistic investigation, and cultural exploration, this book sheds new light on the rich and complex history of the Highlanders of Scotland, offering a compelling alternative to traditional narratives and revealing the enduring legacy of the Caledonian Gael. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332494453_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332494453
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