The New History of Orkney ebook

by William P.L. Thompson

Sep 13, 2019 Mathew rated it it was amazing.

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

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

From the pre-history period, producing unrivalled monuments and the first appearance of Orkney as the Orchades of classical writers, this work traces 600 years of Scandinavian rule and the 500 year association of the islands with Scotland. From the pre-history period, producing unrivalled monuments and the first appearance of Orkney as the Orchades of classical writers, this work traces 600 years of Scandinavian rule and the 500 year association of the islands with Scotland. From inside the book. 1. Map of Orkney Frontispiece 1 Broch of Gurness.

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Havard became Earl of Orkney and promptly married his brother's widow. Thomson, William P. L. (2008) The New History of Orkney (Edinburgh. ISBN 978-1-84158-696-0. Next Ragnhild convinced Thorfinn grandson, Einar Klining, to kill Havard for which she would marry him and make him Earl. Havard was killed at Stenness on Orkney, though the date is uncertain. Before Einar Klining could marry her, Ragnhild had promised Einar Hardkiopt, another grandson of Thorfinn, the same thing, if he would kill Einar Klining. This he did, but then Ragnhild took Havard's younger brother Liot Thorfinnsson as her husband.

Thomson, William P. (2008), The New History of Orkney (3rd e., Edinburgh: Birlinn, ISBN 978-1-84158-696-0. Tschan, Francis . Reuter, Timothy, eds. (2002), History of the Archbishops of Hamburg-Bremen/ Adam of Bremen, Records of Western Civilization, New York: Columbia University Press, ISBN 0-231-12575-5. Watt, D. E. Murray, A. eds. (2003), Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae Medii Aevi ad annum 1638, The Scottish Record Society, New Series, Volume 25 (Revised e., Edinburgh: The Scottish Record Society, ISBN 02054-19-8, ISSN 0143-9448.

Author: William P. L Thomson Title: The New History of Orkney Publisher: Birlinn Ltd Publication Date: 8/1/2017 ISBN: 9781841586960 Trade Paperback (English).

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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.

Zovaithug

I read this book in preparation for a trip to Orkney. Although I found it sometimes dense and having more information than I necessarily needed for my purposes, the book was very thorough and informative and definitely added a lot of helpful background for my visit to this magical place.

I'm a Russian Occupant

Fantastic book!

Lahorns Gods

If you are really interested in finding out anything regarding 'Orkney' you will want and must read this book. Absolutely facinating. I know more about that island than I ever would have guessed I would learn. The people, the country, the struggles and the amazing accomplishments.Read and enjoy. Wm.P. Thomson is a master at writing history and making it so very interesting.

Orkney has a wealth of ancient ruins and with it spectacular attractions of scenery.
It is unique in that it contains evidence of the Neolithic Period in abundance.

There is Orkney Literature. Learning and the arts comprise a part of an old tradition.

Scholarly addressed, but with a contemporary style of writing makes this book a true pleasure to read. William P. L. Thomson is an authority.

The Viking period in Orkney is immensely important to Western Civilisation understanding and is
resolutely covered.

Strongly recommended!

Dag Stomberg
St Andrews, Scotland