Boardman, Stephen

The Campbells, 1250-1513

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ISBN 13:: 9780859767248
author:: Boardman, Stephen
format:: Paperback
publisher:: John Donald Publishers Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 400
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 x 3 centimetres (0.5
Genre:: History, General, History,
Condition:: New
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The Campbell Earls of Argyll have long been viewed with a mixture of fear, envy and respect by their rivals. Traditionally, their success has been attributed to ruthless suppression of fellow-Gaels in Argyll and the Hebrides at the behest of the Scottish crown. This book challenges these negative images and interpretations of Campbell authority from the thirteenth century to 1513. The medieval Clan Campbell emerges as a complex entity, with lords enjoying nuanced relationships with the Scottish crown and Gaelic-speaking Scotland's culture and politics. Rather than being unquestioning agents of the Stewart monarchy, they were individuals navigating intricate power dynamics. By reassessing the growth of Campbell authority, this book sheds new light on the history of medieval Scotland. Through a fresh perspective, this study reveals the complexities of Clan Campbell's rise to prominence, challenging prevailing narratives and offering a more nuanced understanding of their role in shaping Scotland's medieval landscape.

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