Kenneth
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Norse-Slayer and nationbuilder, Kenneth, son of Alpin mac Eochaidh, King of Galloway, was the visionary who brought together the ancient kingdoms of Alba, Dalriada, Strathclyde and Galloway to create the country of Scotland in the ninth century. Yet his vision was wider still. He dreamed of a great coming together of all the Celtic people, Scots, Irish, Welsh, Cornish and Manx, united against the Norse and the Anglo-Saxon invaders. Fighting not only his country's enemies but also the fractious, obstinate wilfulness of his own people, his legacy was a nation, with it's own patron saint, the apostle Andrew, that would edure from the ninth century to the present day. 'Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes' Scotland on Sunday Review: Kenneth. By Nigel Tranter - Another good read by Nigel Tranter and a history lesson too. It was interesting to read about the father and creator of Scotland. Obviously little is known about Kenneth but Mr.Tranter has filled in the gaps beautifully bringing the man and his family alive. The way he describes the Scotish landscape you could almost be there. Review: A brilliant telling of an important part of Scottish history - Such an entertaining and educational read. Obviously, given the timescale, artistic licence has filled in some gaps, but it is overall a very good telling. It actually has the scope to have been an epic series of books as it has many battles and political intrigues happening over many years. An excellent book.
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B**R
Kenneth. By Nigel Tranter
Another good read by Nigel Tranter and a history lesson too. It was interesting to read about the father and creator of Scotland. Obviously little is known about Kenneth but Mr.Tranter has filled in the gaps beautifully bringing the man and his family alive. The way he describes the Scotish landscape you could almost be there.
C**N
A brilliant telling of an important part of Scottish history
Such an entertaining and educational read. Obviously, given the timescale, artistic licence has filled in some gaps, but it is overall a very good telling. It actually has the scope to have been an epic series of books as it has many battles and political intrigues happening over many years. An excellent book.
R**H
GREAT history for the normal person
Don't know much about Scottish history and this is a great way to learn it. Easy to read but with lots of facts as well, personalities and some sense of the people, the era, landscape and lifestyle. GoogleMap Scotland to see where he travels. Recommend ***** R
A**R
,A good book, very well written you can feel the atmosphere and see the people.
I shall read and enjoy this book again at some time Nigel Tranter understood the scots and the people like no other author I have ever read.
M**N
but for me its not his best writing, a bit to many getting names getting ...
the story is Epic, but for me its not his best writing, a bit to many getting names getting thrown around and takes a bit to get going. saying that, i enjoyed the book and anything by Nigel Tranter is well worth a read.
K**R
Excellent
Nigel Granted is a master at putting flesh onto the bones of history, even where the bones are a bit sketchy! Makes you wish Scotland could have had more kings like Kenneth.
J**W
Five Stars
Good read
K**N
Five Stars
Tranter at his best a great read.
A**H
the early history ofscotland
I am using this novel for researching my own novel on the picts and the beginning of a new scotland.
Y**E
Celtic History Masterpiece
Great story on a long forgotten Celtic Warrior. The geographical references were insightful to the political dynamics of the era. I enjoyed the author's ability to provide a historical backdrop to both major and minor events within the story. The scenery descriptions were very detailed, which allowed me to envision the landscape's of Scotland. Some of the dialing may have dragged on, but I was able to get through it little difficulty. The description of Viking war attire was a slightly off. Overall I recommend this book for those interested in Celtic history, the birth of Scotland and the Viking period in general.
R**H
Great stuff.
Terrific story of a fascinating time in Scotland's history. Well imagined and written.
S**N
Four Stars
A TRULY GREAT MONARCH OF SCOTLAND.
D**N
Great historical fiction
I loved this book by Nigel Tranter. Not only is it great historical fiction but it is so beautifully descriptive of the country. Loved Kenneth. Reading the whole series!
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