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Before Scotland by Alistair Moffat

Before Scotland

A Prehistory

Alistair Moffat

WW Norton · Print & ebook · September 19, 2023

This story of early Scotland begins 10,000 years ago at the end of the Ice Age when the familiar Scottish geography of mountains, glens, and rugged coasts evolved.

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Who it’s for
Trace how Scotland’s landscape and cultures took shape across thousands of years.
Genres
Scottish History, Archaeology, Ancient History
Published
WW Norton, September 19, 2023

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About this book

This story of early Scotland begins 10,000 years ago at the end of the Ice Age when the familiar Scottish geography of mountains, glens, and rugged coasts evolved. It follows the movement of hunter-gatherers north, the growth of fishing, the establishment of farming. The author also covers cultural evolution in Scotland – the roles played by megalith builders, Celts, Picts, and others.

Deep Roots

Trace how Scotland’s landscape and cultures took shape across thousands of years.

Come here for

  • A long view of Scotland’s beginnings, from Ice Age landscapes to early farming
  • The changing roles of hunter-gatherers, farmers, and ancient peoples

Expect

  • A broad sweep from the end of the Ice Age onward
  • Megalith builders, Celts, Picts, and other threads in Scotland’s cultural evolution

Where it sits

Scottish History83%
Archaeology77%
Ancient History53%

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Publisher categories

  • British History
  • Scottish History
Authors
Alistair Moffat
Publisher
WW Norton
Published
September 19, 2023
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
British History