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The New History of Orkney William P.L. Thompson

The New History of Orkney By William P.L. Thompson

The New History of Orkney by William P.L. Thompson


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The New History of Orkney Summary

The New History of Orkney by William P.L. Thompson

For much of its history, Orkney had its own language, culture and institutions. The prehistoric inhabitants created monuments which are unmatched anywhere in Europe, and the medieval period saw the magnificent earldom that expressed itself through the Orkneyinga Saga and the building of St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall. Like Shetland, Orkney was heavily influenced by Viking traders and raiders from Scandinavia, and for a long period it formed an outlying part of the kingdom of Norway.

Over 500 years ago, however, the islands lost their Scandinavian links and since then have had a sometimes difficult association with mainland Scotland. More recent times have seen the use of Orkney as a strategic stronghold during two world wars, and the far-reaching impact of oil and gas exploitation in the North Sea. This classic book covers the whole fascinating story and will be of interest to readers far beyond the rocky shores of Orkney itself.

The New History of Orkney Reviews

'A serious work, full of new insights and distilled information from the dozens of articles and books on Orkney history published in recent times'

* New Shetlander *

'Scholarly but well-written, hugely informative but lightened by flashes of humour and always illuminated by robust good sense'

* Shetland Times *

'Fuller, better-balanced and more critical than previous histories of Orkney ... scholarly and timely'

* Scottish Geographical Magazine *

'The story is woven with great diligence, depth of research and skill in this new edition which brings us bang up-to-date'

* Scottish Life *

About William P.L. Thompson

William P. L. Thomson was the author of a number of books on Scottish history. He was Rector of Kirkwall Grammar School, in Orkney, from 1971 to 1991, previously having been Principal Teacher of History and Geography at the Anderson High School, Shetland. He died in 2016.

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GOR012217365
9781912476459
1912476452
The New History of Orkney by William P.L. Thompson
Used - Like New
Paperback
Birlinn General
2019-05-23
544
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