The Sea Kingdoms
The History of Celtic Britain and Ireland
by Alistair Moffat
£9.99
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Reviews
Brimming with interesting facts ... instructive and wide-ranging'
Independent on Sunday
The best picture of the Celtic race yet written'
South Wales Echo
Lovingly traces the remnants of a once-powerful people through language, ancient place names, farms, fortresses, harbours and, most of all, through their connection to the sea'
Irish Times
The most powerful representation yet of the race which has repeatedly changed history as we know it'
The Scotsman
About the Book
Alistair Moffat's journey, from the Scottish islands and Scotland, to the English coast, Wales, Cornwall and Ireland, ignores national boundaries to reveal the rich fabric of culture and history of Celtic Britain which still survives today.
This is a vividly told, dramatic and enlightening account of the oral history, legends and battles of a people whose past stretches back many hundred of years.
The Sea Kingdoms is a story of great tragedies, ancient myths and spectacular beauty.
The Author
Alistair Moffat
Alistair Moffat was born in Kelso, Scotland in 1950. He is an award winning Writer, Historian and former Director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Director of Programmes at Scottish Television. He is the founder of Borders Book Festival and Co-Chairman of The Great Tapestry Of Scotland.You may also like…
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