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The Picts offers a broad survey of the historical and cultural developments of the people of northern Britain between AD 300 and AD 900. Dispelling the notion of the Picts as savages, they are revealed to be both politically successful and one of the most artistically sophisticated peoples of Europe.

Trade Review

“This exercise completes a superb and comprehensive survey of what is currently known about the Picts. The book also contains a lucid summary, and will be useful for both scholars and the general public.” (Hereditasnexus, 6 October 2015)



Table of Contents

List of Figures and Tables vi

List of Lineages and Maps vii

Preface and Acknowledgments viii

Methodology x

Abbreviations xii

Introducing the Picts 1

1 Picts and Romans 15

2 Myth and Reality 40

3 The Early Middle Ages 57

4 People and Work 95

5 Spirituality 134

6 Art 162

7 Conquest and Obscurity 182

8 Literature and Remembrance 207

Conclusion 233

Select Bibliography 240

Index 255

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons
      Published 21 January 2014
      ISBN-13 9781405186780
      978-1405186780
      ISBN-10 140518678X
      Also in:
      European history: medieval period, middle ages Ethnic studies / Ethnicity

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The Picts offers a broad survey of the historical and cultural developments of the people of northern Britain between AD 300 and AD 900. Dispelling the notion of the Picts as savages, they are revealed to be both politically successful and one of the most artistically sophisticated peoples of Europe.

      Trade Review

      “This exercise completes a superb and comprehensive survey of what is currently known about the Picts. The book also contains a lucid summary, and will be useful for both scholars and the general public.” (Hereditasnexus, 6 October 2015)



      Table of Contents

      List of Figures and Tables vi

      List of Lineages and Maps vii

      Preface and Acknowledgments viii

      Methodology x

      Abbreviations xii

      Introducing the Picts 1

      1 Picts and Romans 15

      2 Myth and Reality 40

      3 The Early Middle Ages 57

      4 People and Work 95

      5 Spirituality 134

      6 Art 162

      7 Conquest and Obscurity 182

      8 Literature and Remembrance 207

      Conclusion 233

      Select Bibliography 240

      Index 255

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