Highlanders: A History of the Scottish Clans (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "The Clan is in its essence a Celtic and Highland concept..." (more)
Key Phrases: western clans, belted plaid, clan lands, King James, Sir James, Prince Charles (more...)

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Product Description

A lavishly illustrated companion volume to the fall 1995 PBS-television documentary of the same name recounts the history, clans, and culture of the Scottish Highlands and celebrates the exploits of Bonnie Prince Charlie. 15,000 first printing. National ad/promo. TV tie-in.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Studio (September 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 067086644X
• ISBN-13: 978-0670866441
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #637,499 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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85 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An exhaustive study of the clan system of Scotland., January 30, 1997

By A Customer

This book, in itself, is a study in the origin of the clan system in Scotland and a general history of how the Highlanders came to be in the land of Scotland as it is known today. Highlanders: A History of Scottish Clans is a book anyone interested in the Clans of Scotland would find quite informative. Seasoned historians alike could learn much from Fitzroy McLeans' book about the Highlanders. His approach is fresh, his timing is superb, his views keenly discriminating. To the origins of the Scottish Highlanders his facts are unequalled. A must for any historian or genealogist studing the names of Scotland

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely gift for those interested in Scotland, March 1, 2003

By	Deborah MacGillivray "Author," (US & UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

A wee bit more of a coffee table book than a really history book, it gives those interested in Scotland an arm chair view of Scotland from its Origins to Culloden. The history is very good, more than a Wee Guide to...and is loaded with 100s of gorgeous colour photos of every aspects of the wonderful and beauty of Scotland, from its stone circles to jewellery, portraits and naturally, the castles.

After the Epilogue, it has a quickie Clan and Tartan section, so the book is everything for the person wishes to learn a little more than 'Braveheart' about Scotland. Likely one of the best in this range of lots of photos and a good start on its history.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Book of Scotland, June 24, 2004

By A Customer

This book is a treasure to me. It sits in a prominent spot on my bookshelf, and will someday be handed down to my children. Flooded with relevant pictures, beautifully written, if you love Scotland, you will love this book.