Clan Gordon: A Concise History of Scotland’s Noble Warriors and the March of Huntly - Couverture souple

Clans, Bagtown

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798280891913

Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

For centuries, Clan Gordon ruled Scotland’s northeast—powerful, proud, and fiercely loyal to crown and country. Their saga is one of battle, faith, and soaring ambition, forged amid feuds, fires, and championship of kings. From the soaring towers of Huntly to the mist‑ringed slopes of Glenlivet, this booklet carries you into a legacy of unshakeable strength.

Inside you’ll discover —

• Origins & Ascendancy: how the Gordons rose from Norman knights to Earls and Marquesses of Huntly and Aboyne, shaping politics from Stirling to the Spey.

• Motto & Meaning: the single‑word charge Bydand—“Remaining Steadfast”—and the battlefield tale that turned it into a family watchword.

• Battles, Feuds & Civil Strife: triumph at Harlaw, stand‑offs in the Covenanting wars, and the clan’s decisive part in the clash at Glenlivet.

• Castles & Heartlands: explore Huntly’s Renaissance grandeur, Aboyne’s forested retreat, and the storied glens that bred Gordon power.

• Symbols of Pride: stag‑crest badge, green‑and‑gold tartan, and modern clan gatherings that keep Gordon spirit vibrant worldwide.

Whether you bear the name, trace noble roots, or simply relish tales of loyalty, power, and pride, this insightfully researched, vividly told booklet opens the realm of Clan Gordon—steadfast, fearless, and proud through every age.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798280891913
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 39
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