Orkney - A Historical Guide

In this updated edition of her best-selling book, Caroline Wickham-Jones, who has worked extensively on Orcadian sites for many years, introduces the history of the islands and provides a detailed survey of the principal places and sites of historic interest.

About the author

Caroline Wickham-Jones studied archaeology at Edinburgh University. She is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, and has conducted research throughout Scotland, Ireland and Scandanavia. She is the author of numerous articles and publications, including Scotland’s First Settlers.

Summary

In this updated edition of her best-selling book, Caroline Wickham-Jones, who has worked extensively on Orcadian sites for many years, introduces the history of the islands and provides a detailed survey of the principal places and sites of historic interest.

Product details

• Authors: caroline Wickham jones, Caroline Wickham-Jones, Wickham-Jones Caroline
• Publisher: BIRLINN LIMITED
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.03.2015
• EAN: 9781780272641
• ISBN: 978-1-78027-264-1
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 199 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Birlinn Historical Guides
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; HISTORY / General, Orkney Islands, Local History