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The New History of Orkney

William P L Thompson

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Description:For much of its history, Orkney existed as a separate nation, with its own language, culture and institutions. The prehistoric inhabitants produced 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 the St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall.Like Shetland, Orkney was heavily influenced by Viking traders and raiders, and for a long period it formed an outlying part of the kingdom of Norway. Over 500 years ago, however the islands lost their political independence and since then have had a sometimes stormy relationship 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.It is an enthralling story, masterfully told in this book, and of interest to readers far beyond the rocky shores of Orkney itself.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The New History of Orkney. To get started finding The New History of Orkney, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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ISBN: 1912476452

Description: For much of its history, Orkney existed as a separate nation, with its own language, culture and institutions. The prehistoric inhabitants produced 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 the St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall.Like Shetland, Orkney was heavily influenced by Viking traders and raiders, and for a long period it formed an outlying part of the kingdom of Norway. Over 500 years ago, however the islands lost their political independence and since then have had a sometimes stormy relationship 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.It is an enthralling story, masterfully told in this book, and of interest to readers far beyond the rocky shores of Orkney itself.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The New History of Orkney. To get started finding The New History of Orkney, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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