The Islesman

Tranter, Nigel

ISBN 10: 034077018X / ISBN 13: 9780340770184

Edité par Hodder & Stoughton, London, 2003

A propos de cet article

FIRST EDITION - A FINE COPY IN A LIKE COMPLETE DUST JACKET : Clean, square and securely bound. Free of any inscriptions. Page edges just with a light edge tone, slightly more noticeable in the early pages and those at the rear [ see images ]. The Jacket is bright with excellent colour. 390 pages. { Subject : Scotland History Robert I, 1306-1329 ; Fiction. Mac Donald, Angus Og -1330 }.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The Islesman
• Éditeur: Hodder & Stoughton, London
• Date de parution: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 034077018X
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780340770184
• Reliure: Hardcover
• Édition: 1st Edition
• État de l'article: Fine
• État de la jaquette: Fine
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Local History & Interest { Scotland }
  • All Fiction; Historical, Crime Etc

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Synopsis

Angus Mor, Lord of the Isles, direct descendant and successor of the great Somerled, had a son, Alexander of Islay. But from the first, Alexander was of a different metal, too studious to be the warrior who was needed to rule that far-flung island principality. Knowing this, Angus Mor brought up his grandson to be ready to act the lord in due course. This is the story of that grandson, Angus Og MacDonald. The semi-independent prince of the Hebrides and much of the West Highland mainland was an active supporter of Robert the Bruce, chief of chiefs. He was a man who sought peace and prosperity for his so scattered people, encouraging trade, seeking to heal the feuding propensities of the clans, allying the Isles with Orkney and Shetiand and Norway; travelling as far as the Baltic. He was also a man of humble mind, and a proud husband and father.

À propos de l?auteur

One of Scotland's best-loved authors, Nigel Tranter wrote over ninety novels on Scottish history. He died at the age of ninety on 9 January 2000.