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Stephen Driscoll explores a period of revolution in Scotland which established a new nation. Topics cover the royal palaces and burial sites of the kings of Strathclyde and the great inaugurations of Scone in an age of pageantry, power and ambition.

Stephen Driscoll explores a period of revolution in Scotland which established a new nation. Topics cover the royal palaces and burial sites of the kings of Strathclyde and the great inaugurations of Scone in an age of pageantry, power and ambition.

In the 780s northern Britain was dominated by two great kingdoms; Pictavia, centred in north-eastern Scotland and Northumbria which straddled the modern Anglo-Scottish border. Within a hundred years both of these kingdoms had been thrown into chaos by the onslaught of the Vikings and within two hundred years they had become distant memories. This book charts the transformation of the political landscape of northern Britain between the eighth and the eleventh centuries. Central to this narrative is the mysterious disappearance of the Picts and their language and the sudden rise to prominence of the Gaelic-speaking Scots who would replace them as the rulers of the North. From Pictland to Alba uses fragmentary sources which survive from this darkest period in Scottish history to guide the reader past the pitfalls which beset the unwary traveller in these dangerous times. Important sources are presented in full and their value as evidence is thoroughly explored and evaluated.

In the 780s northern Britain was dominated by two great kingdoms; Pictavia, centred in north-eastern Scotland and Northumbria which straddled the modern Anglo-Scottish border. Within a hundred years both of these kingdoms had been thrown into chaos by the onslaught of the Vikings and within two hundred years they had become distant memories. This book charts the transformation of the political landscape of northern Britain between the eighth and the eleventh centuries. Central to this narrative is the mysterious disappearance of the Picts and their language and the sudden rise to prominence of the Gaelic-speaking Scots who would replace them as the rulers of the North. From Pictland to Alba uses fragmentary sources which survive from this darkest period in Scottish history to guide the reader past the pitfalls which beset the unwary traveller in these dangerous times. Important sources are presented in full and their value as evidence is thoroughly explored and evaluated.

The papers of a conference in summer 2017 in Vienna. The contributions are focusing on Middle Kingdom (about 2000 to 1750 BC) art.Table of ContentsFinds from the Tomb of Sarenput II (QH31) in 2015: An Unusual Limestone HeadJosé M. Alba Gómez and Angela M. J. TooleyBurial Customs of the Elite of Elephantine in the Second Half of the Twelfth DynastyLuisa M. García González and Alejandro Jiménez SerranoBroad Collars in Late Middle Kingdom BurialsWolfram Grajetzki.Gefäße – Darstellungen in Wanddekoration und archäologischer Befund. Ein Fallbeispiel aus AssiutAndrea KilianPopulating Middle Kingdom Fauna: Inclusion and Exclusion of Zoological Iconographic Motifs in its Material CultureGianluca MiniaciIndividual and Zeitgeist: Textual and Iconographic Selections in the Chapel of Harhotep (CG 28023)Antonio J. Morales and Mohamed Osman

The papers of a conference in summer 2017 in Vienna. The contributions are focusing on Middle Kingdom (about 2000 to 1750 BC) art.Table of ContentsFinds from the Tomb of Sarenput II (QH31) in 2015: An Unusual Limestone HeadJosé M. Alba Gómez and Angela M. J. TooleyBurial Customs of the Elite of Elephantine in the Second Half of the Twelfth DynastyLuisa M. García González and Alejandro Jiménez SerranoBroad Collars in Late Middle Kingdom BurialsWolfram Grajetzki.Gefäße – Darstellungen in Wanddekoration und archäologischer Befund. Ein Fallbeispiel aus AssiutAndrea KilianPopulating Middle Kingdom Fauna: Inclusion and Exclusion of Zoological Iconographic Motifs in its Material CultureGianluca MiniaciIndividual and Zeitgeist: Textual and Iconographic Selections in the Chapel of Harhotep (CG 28023)Antonio J. Morales and Mohamed Osman

From the 5th to the 10th century AD, Scotland was home to a variety of peoples and cultures competing for land and supremacy, yet by the 11th century it had become a single, unified kingdom, known as Alba, under a stable and successful monarchy. At the heart of this mystery lies the extraordinary influence of the Picts and their neighbours, the Gaels, who were originally immigrants from Ireland. Drawing on recent archaeological evidence and historical research, this book examines the origins of the Picts and the Dal Riata (Gaels), and how they became Scots. It explores the significance of the remarkable Pictish symbols and other early sculpture, and looks at other aspects of this period of Scottish history such as the art of the war and role of kingship, religion and the impact of Christianity, and settlement, agriculture, industry and trade.

Early historic Scotland - from the fifth to the tenth century AD - was home to a variety of diverse peoples and cultures, all competing for land and supremacy. Yet by the eleventh century it had become a single, unified kingdom, known as Alba, under a stable and successful monarchy. How did this happen, and when? At the heart of this mystery lies the extraordinary influence of the Picts and of their neighbours, the Gaels - originally immigrants from Ireland.In this new and revised edition of her acclaimed book, Sally M. Foster establishes the nature of their contribution and, drawing on the latest archaeological evidence and research, highlights a huge number of themes, including the following: the origins of the Picts and Gaels; the significance of the remarkable Pictish symbols and other early historic sculpture; the art of war and the role of kingship in tribal society; settlement, agriculture, industry and trade; religious beliefs and the impact of Christianity; how the Picts and Gaels became Scots.

From the 5th to the 10th century AD, Scotland was home to a variety of peoples and cultures competing for land and supremacy, yet by the 11th century it had become a single, unified kingdom, known as Alba, under a stable and successful monarchy. At the heart of this mystery lies the extraordinary influence of the Picts and their neighbours, the Gaels, who were originally immigrants from Ireland. Drawing on recent archaeological evidence and historical research, this book examines the origins of the Picts and the Dal Riata (Gaels), and how they became Scots. It explores the significance of the remarkable Pictish symbols and other early sculpture, and looks at other aspects of this period of Scottish history such as the art of the war and role of kingship, religion and the impact of Christianity, and settlement, agriculture, industry and trade.

The book is fundamentally about mulberry trees (both Morus nigra and Morus alba) and all the artefacts created from both the wood and other materials such as silk. The study looks at mulberry trees in the United Kingdom and also those that grow in Japan - including those located on the Izu Islands. The material culture analysis features a model developed at Winterthur Museum in the USA that details information on place, space, technique and technology, maker and marketplace, ritual and custom plus message and symbol . The focus in the United Kingdom relates to mulberry trees associated with historic buildings and gardens. Most of the United Kingdom based trees that feature in the book have a significant history and associations with important people such as William Shakespeare. While the trees in Japan can also have significant age they tend to be associated with the Japanese Sashimono furniture tradition and the wood called shimakuwa (island mulberry) is the most highly regarded wood - which is often used in the tea ceremony. The material is becoming extremely rare and its use is now limited due to the expense of the raw material.

Early historic Scotland - from the fifth to the tenth century AD - was home to a variety of diverse peoples and cultures, all competing for land and supremacy. Yet by the eleventh century it had become a single, unified kingdom, known as Alba, under a stable and successful monarchy. How did this happen, and when? At the heart of this mystery lies the extraordinary influence of the Picts and of their neighbours, the Gaels - originally immigrants from Ireland.In this new and revised edition of her acclaimed book, Sally M. Foster establishes the nature of their contribution and, drawing on the latest archaeological evidence and research, highlights a huge number of themes, including the following: the origins of the Picts and Gaels; the significance of the remarkable Pictish symbols and other early historic sculpture; the art of war and the role of kingship in tribal society; settlement, agriculture, industry and trade; religious beliefs and the impact of Christianity; how the Picts and Gaels became Scots.