THE SEA KINGDOMS - THE HISTORY OF CELTIC BRITAIN AND IRELAND IN SOUTH AFRICA

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days 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. Alistair Moffat was born and raised in Kelso. He took degrees at the universities of St Andrews, Edinburgh and London and played rugby for Kelso and his universities. In 1976, he took charge of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as it grew into the largest arts festival in the world. He now lives in Selkirk. "The Sea Kingdoms" has previously been published by HarperCollins. Features Summary Covers a journey, from the Scottish islands and Scotland, to the English coast, Wales, Cornwall and Ireland, ignoring national boundaries to reveal the rich fabric of culture and history of Celtic Britain... Author Alistair Moffat Publisher Birlinn Release date 20080529 Pages 336 ISBN 1-84158-717-6 ISBN 13 978-1-84158-717-2