Strongholds of the Picts

The fortifications of Dark Age Scotland

Angus Konstam, Peter Dennis

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English

Osprey
10 February 2010

History; British & Irish history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Military history; War & defence operations

Series: Fortress

When the Romans withdrew from Britain, the north of the country was ruled by the mysterious ancient British race, the Picts.

Much of what is known about these “painted” warriors comes from the remains of the fortifications that they left scattered around Scotland. Although the Picts are famous as sea raiders, they were also subjected to attacks from a number of opponents. To their south, the Romano-British reoccupied the abandoned Roman fortifications and hired Saxon mercenaries to strike against the Picts. Meanwhile, from the west a new group, the Scoti, attacked from Ireland.

This book covers the fortification of the ancient Picts in all their conflicts and discusses the importance of these sites as religious centres and seats of power, while using up-to-date archaeological evidence to help unravel the mystery of this ancient race.

By: Angus Konstam
Illustrated by: Peter Dennis
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No. 92
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 252g
ISBN: 9781846036866
ISBN 10: 1846036860
Series: Fortress
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 10 February 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Strongholds of the Picts: The fortifications of Dark Age Scotland

An excellent look at the life and struggles of the Pictish Clans after the departure of the Romans in AD 410... The book features many illustrations and photographs, including many in color, from several different archives and the author's own collection. - History Magazine (April/May 2010)<br><br> Angus Konstam's Strongholds is a delightful pamphlet, engagingly written, copiously illustrated with excellent maps and reconstructions, and a good reading list. - Antiquity (December 2011)