Scotland Under Her Early Kings: A History of the Kingdom to the Close of the Thirteenth Century Part One

By E. William Robertson

Book Overview

Scotland Under Her Early Kings: A History of the Kingdom to the Close of the Thirteenth Century V1 is a book written by E. William Robertson. This book provides a comprehensive history of Scotland during the early medieval period, specifically from the time of its first kings until the end of the thirteenth century. It covers the political, social, and cultural developments of Scotland during this period, including the rise of the Picts, the influence of the Vikings, and the formation of the Scottish monarchy. The book also explores the role of religion in Scottish society, including the spread of Christianity and the influence of the Celtic Church. Throughout the book, the author provides detailed accounts of significant events and figures in Scottish history, including the reigns of famous kings such as Kenneth MacAlpin, Macbeth, and William the Lion. Overall, Scotland Under Her Early Kings is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scotland during this important period of its development.1862. Contents: The Early History, Before 842; The Early Kingdom, 843-900; Progress of the Kingdom, 900-943; The Kingdom Completed, 971-995; The Kingdom Contested. The line of Atholl. The line of Moray, 1034-1040; The Line of Atholl Restored. Malcolm Ceanmore, 1058-1093; The Intermediate Period, 1093-1097; The Feudal Kingdom. David the First, 1124-1153; The State, 1124-1153; The Church, 1124-1153; Malcolm the Fourth, 1153-1165; William the Lion, 1165-1189; and William the Lion, 1189-1214.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417946075
• ISBN13: 9781417946075
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"