This book addresses historical, cultural, economic, political and geographical themes relating to the Highlands and Islands and north-east of Scotland. Established in 1972, Northern Scotland is an international, peer-reviewed, annual publication. This volume considers Scotland in Europe and includes[...]
In a fascinating study, the reader is presented with a detailed description and analysis of Offa's Dyke, set against the background of the political and social context of the kingdom of Mercia, over which King Offa ruled from 757 to 796. This new interpretation of the Dyke's line, length and purpose[...]