Neil McGuigan is a researcher, historian and lecturer, and also works as a historical consultant. He gained degrees from the University of Edinburgh and a PhD in history from the University of St Andrews, where he is a regular lecturer and tutor. His recent research has concentrated on Scotland and Northumbria in the period 800 to 1200.
'Not just a biography but a fascinatingly detailed picture of the
world in which he lived... this is a terrific book. McGuigan writes
with a light touch that makes his story a lively and entertaining
read.'
*Lance and Longbow Society*
'The depth and breadth of McGuigan’s analysis are very impressive
throughout. McGuigan leaves no argument uninterrogated nor avenue
unexplored'
*The Medieval Review*
'a major achievement... the writing style is engaging, the maps and
genealogies are helpful, and the breadth of scholarship and depth
of analysis on display across so many disciplinary and temporal
divides is impressive'
*Speculum*
'McGuigan has gone beyond the realms of biography to create a
tangible vision of eleventh- century Scotland — and that is quite
an achievement'
*Cambrian Medieval Celtic Studies*
'This is a beautifully written book that tackles a period of
profound change in Scottish history with admirable breadth and
range'
*The Frank Watson Book Prize*
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