Clans And Chiefs

Stock Code:
BAD9961
Price:
$25.00

Description

Clans And Chiefs by Ian Grimble. 'Of all the world's tribal organisations and costumes, those of the Scottish clans are the most celebrated. The word 'clan', which is Gaelic for children, has been adopted everywhere as a synonym for 'tribe', and in distant countries the descendants of ancient Scottish patriarchs cleave to their kinship as enthusiastically as any native Scot. This book explores the origins of tribalism among the Celtic peoples of Europe and describes how it was brought to Scotland and why it took on a new lease of life in the clan system there. Although not every clan history is included - or the work would run into many volumes - the histories given here illustrate the major themes and tensions of a society which became, increasingly, an anachronism.' The dust jacket has light to medium general wear with sun fade and some curling along the top edgees. The book remains tight and bright.

Details

  • Author:
    Grimble, Ian
  • Book Condition:
    Good Plus
  • Publisher:
    Blond & Briggs Ltd, London
  • Edition:
    First
  • Jacket Condition:
    Good Minus
  • Binding:
    Hard Cover
  • Location:
    P7
  • ISBN:
    0856341118
  • Size:
    8vo
  • Pages:
    267
  • Publish Date:
    1980
Stock Level:
1 In Stock
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