Scotland's Stone of Destiny - Couverture souple

Aitchison, Nick

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1837050899 ISBN 13 : 9781837050895

Editeur : The History Press Ltd, 2025

Synopsis

Scotland's Stone of Destiny is the most famous symbol of both Scottish nationhood and the British monarchy. Nick Aitchison has produced a fully updated, researched and illustrated study of its history, mythology and cultural significance.

Having first traced the origin, evolution and function of myths surrounding the Stone and the ancient prophecy that gives the Stone its name, Aitchison examines the Stone itself – its appearance, geology and source – and reveals the Stone’s original function and the origins of its symbolic sanctity. Scotland’s Stone of Destiny discusses the much-disputed issue of authenticity, and finally places it in a wider context with reference to the Stone’s significance to the creation of the Scottish parliament and the destiny of the Scots.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

DR NICK AITCHISON took his degree (in Archaeology and Scottish History) at the University of Glasgow, where he also gained his PhD. His research interests focus on kingship and royal and religious centres in early medieval Scotland. His previous publications include Forteviot: a Pictish and Scottish Royal Centre and the critically-acclaimed Macbeth: Man and Myth. Dr Aitchison is currently conducting research on early medieval Scone, its environs and associated royal centres.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The History Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1837050899
• ISBN 13: 9781837050895
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 220
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