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Before Scotland: The Story of Scotland Before History,New
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There is still a tendency today to regard history as the story of man's progress from prehistoric savagery to modern sophistication', and yet the people who lived in Scotland 10,000 years ago would have acted and thought in similar ways to us. So argues Alexander Moffat in the introduction to his fascinating and very easy to read survey of Scotland's environment and the people who affected it from the end of the Ice Age to AD 900 when the term Alba' was created. The study clearly guides us through the formation of Scotland's dramatic landscape and the arrival of the first huntergathererfisher settlers, tempted by the warming climate. Moffat presents the archaeological evidence for the first buildings, boats, and artefacts but he also looks beneath the surface to consider how human needs, sensibilities and beliefs shaped these remains, such as the layout of a house and the construction of the earliest stone monuments in Britain. Throughout, side panels present Moffat's reflections and digressions on a whole range of topics, such as examples of modern echoes of ancient behaviour, catastrophes, the age of the earth, Himalayan prawns, the creation of a perfect henge circle and Native Americans. This is a good book that cannot fail to convey to the general reader the author's expert enthusiasm for Scotland's past.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Before Scotland: The Story of Scotland Before History'? A: 'Before Scotland' explores Scotland's history from prehistoric times to AD 900, examining the environment and the people who lived there.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Alistair Moffat, who presents a detailed survey of Scotland's ancient history.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers the formation of Scotland's landscape, early settlers, archaeological evidence, human beliefs, and reflections on ancient behavior.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The item condition of the book is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Before Scotland' published? A: 'Before Scotland' was published on December 31, 2005.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this listing is for the First Edition of the book.
- Q: What themes does Alistair Moffat explore in his reflections? A: Moffat explores themes such as modern echoes of ancient behavior and the creation of early stone monuments.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is described as fascinating and easy to read, making it suitable for general readers interested in Scotland's past.