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`Lively and entertaining ... the text is sprinkled with the sort of facts that should make even the doziest reader sit up and think'
--Scottish Field
'Vivid ... well researched ... Moffat demonstrates a deep knowledge of the subject ... informative reading.' --Heritage-Key.com
'Written in a clear, lively and informal style, the focus is on emotive appeal as much as information'
--BBC History Magazine
--Scottish Field
'Vivid ... well researched ... Moffat demonstrates a deep knowledge of the subject ... informative reading.' --Heritage-Key.com
'Written in a clear, lively and informal style, the focus is on emotive appeal as much as information'
--BBC History Magazine
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The story of the land that became Scotland is one of dramatic geological events and impressive human endeavour. Alistair Moffats gripping narrative ranges from the great thaw at the end of the Ice Age which was instrumental in shaping Scotlands magnificent landscape through the megalith builders, the Celts and the Picts, to the ascension of King Constantine II. Moffat deploys his knowledge with wit and deftness, interweaving the story with numerous special features on topics as diverse as cave drawings of dancing girls, natural birth control, the myth of Atlantis and the Zoroastrian Towers of Silence all of them valuable, sometimes quirky, additions to the whole picture. Rounding out the account is a selection of carefully chosen colour photographs that give a strong sense of the Scottish landscape and monuments. Erudite and entertaining, Before Scotland, newly available in paperback, transforms our understanding of a neglected period. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the land that became Scotland.
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Moffat has written a superb book on Scottish Prehistory. Ranging from the end of the last ice age to 900AD, it explains and entertains in equal measure. Packed full of interesting information, this book is a masterly exposition of the continuity of culture across the millenia. If you are only going to buy/read one book on Celtic prehistory, make it this one! You won't be disappointed.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a Welshman who gained an honours History degree over 50 years ago and was a little vague about Scottish History I found this a fascinating read. The TV historians who appear to believe that British History is all about the English would do well to read it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Fantastic! A whistlestop tour de force around 10000 years of history written in a warm and wry manner that cannot help but engage. I read it in a couple of days as I could not put it down and intend to read it again as soon as my friend finishes it and gives it back.
Moffat's approach to history is refreshing and you don't have to be interested in Scotland particularly to get a lot out of the book. Brilliant.
Moffat's approach to history is refreshing and you don't have to be interested in Scotland particularly to get a lot out of the book. Brilliant.
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Accessible, fascinating and very, very enjoyable. This is the book that I've been waiting for!
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Published on 1 Oct 2009 by Alasdair M. Satchel
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This book accompanies the wonderful T.V series. It gives us an insight to our own prehistory - something that has up to recently been denied us or ridiculed as not been worth... Read more
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