Clan Donald

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Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 929.20941 EAN: 9780904265217 ISBN: 0904265218 Label: Pelican Pub Co Inc Manufacturer: Pelican Pub Co Inc Number Of Pages: 467 Publication Date: 1982-01 Publisher: Pelican Pub Co Inc Studio: Pelican Pub Co Inc
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Editorial Reviews: Based on the three volumes also entitled Clan Donald, first published between 1896 and 1904 by Rev. Drs. Archibald Macdonald of Kiltarlity and Angus Macdonald of Killearnan, Clan Donald covers a period of six hundred years, from the foundation of the Lordship of the Isles until 1746, when the clans ceased to exist as separate organized entities. Clan Donald is not the history of one clan, but of several important clans that descend from the old Kingdom of Macdonald. Each of these clans played its part in the history of Scotland until the final disaster of Culloden. Beginning with Somerled, and culminating in an overview of how the Celtic and Roman Churches were influenced by Clan Donald, this book is an all-encompassing reference book of interest not only to members of the Clan, but also to students of the Western Highlands and Isles. Chapters include "Angus Mor (1249-1300)," "John of Islay (1330-1386)," "The Macdonalds of Dunnyveg and the Glens," "The MacDonalds of Keppoch," and "After the Lordship." Illustrations of the arms of clans, photographs of the Scottish landscape, and genealogical charts, maps, and plans make Clan Donald an invaluable guide to what the high chief of Clan Donald calls "an exceedingly complex" history, "certainly not a history to be absorbed readily at a first reading."
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Clan Donald Comment: I have read about 30% of this book and find the book to be readable and informative. I have little previous knowledge of the history of the Clan Donald, so the multitude of historical events and relationships makes the reading of this book a bit intense and slow going---even with my graduate level of education. I find the book generally understandable. I have tried previusly to read a much smaller book on Clan Donald and frankly found it impossible to understand the historical events and relations. I am pleased with my purchase. It is a beautifully bound, comprehensive history of Clan Donald. Enjoy! TERRY Customer Rating: Summary: The COMPLETE guide and history of Clan Donald Comment: Clan Donald by Donald J. Macdonald of Castleton is a must have for any member of Clan Donald who wants to know about his or her clan history. This should be your number one resource. What is Clan Donald is explained in amazing detail here in 467 pages. This book is broken down into chapters on all of the Kings and Lords of the Isles from Somerled down through Lord John, Earl of Ross with a subsequent chapter on the final downfall of the Lordship as John son and Grandson and a few other notables of the clan try to reclaim it. Then there are chapters of each of the major branches of Clan Donald including; the MacAlisters of Loop, Alexanders of Menstrie, Maciains of Ardnamurchan, Macdonalds of Glencoe, Macdonalds of Dunnyveg and the Glens, Macdonnell of Antrim, Macdonalds of Clanranald, Macdonalds of Glengarry, Macdonalds of Keppoch and the Macdonalds of Sleat. In each of these chapters is explained the beginnings of the clan as it broke away from the main Lordship line and its history up until it either ended or to Culloden and the dispersal of the clan system. Each chapter tells the tale of each of the Chiefs of the Clan and some of the more famous members who stood out in history and even founded further Cadet branches of the Clan. The history and stories are amazing. Each carefully told to show the individual clan but also how each was interwoven with the Lordship and how all these Clans and their Cadets were still part of the greater Clan Donald. The final two chapters are on the Chiefship and the story behind the current High Chief of Clan Donald and true heir to the Lordship of the Isles, plus the story of the Church and how it grew and supported the Lordship and Clan Donald through its rich history. The book is also sprinkled with nice Black and White photos of Castles or landmarks important to the history of Clan Donald, easy family trees to help follow the Chiefs of the different clans and finally beautiful color plates showing the extent of the lands of the Lordship, a representative of the Lords of the Isles and where each of the major Clans broke off and finally color plates of each of the Chiefs and High Chief of Clan Donald today. My Grandmother was a McDonald and she was proud of her history. This book captures it all and then some. I had a hard time putting it down and continue to return to it for research and for entertainment in stories. The history is so varied and intense. I recommend this book to all my family members and anyone else with an interest in Clan Donald. A book this thorough and complete is a gem and Clan Donald should be the number one source for each proud member of Clan Donald. This book is worth every dollar paid and more. A true treasure of family and Scottish history. Customer Rating: Summary: The One History of Clan Donald True to Clan Traditions Comment: I have read seven other histories of Clan Donald, The Lords of the Isles, and Somerled. Each time I finish I have felt driven to reread Donald J. Macdonald's history in order to find my way back to the original traditions that have been handed down for centuries. Donald J. Macdonald condensed the 3 volume work of the two Rev. Macdonalds in the late 18oo's. They were compiled from the Red Book & Black Book of Clanranald and other 17th century writings. The 17th century work was taken from 13th century writings recently made available in English through University College, Cork Ireland. Donald J. Macdonald's work is the most valuable history of Clan Donald available. Hard to find, but worth it. Customer Rating: Summary: Comprehensive history of the Donald/Macdonald name Comment: The first book in your Donald/Macdonald library should be this comprehensive history of Clan Donald. Donald J. Macdonald's effort and research has brought under one cover the beginning, glorious tragic history of one of Scotland's great family names. More Reviews