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. Unlike most other volumes dealing with this period, this
is a book which 'shows its workings' and encourages the readers to
reach their own conclusions about the origins of Scotland. Key
Features: * The first book in over twenty years to explain the
destruction of the Picts and the rise of the Scottish kingdom from
contemporary accounts alone * Recounts and evaluates modern
scholarship developing readers' awareness of recent debates and
controversies * Subjects contemporary sources to rigorous
examination allowing students to appreciate the strengths and
pitfalls of different types of evidence * Locates early Scottish
history firmly within a European context
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