Clans and Tartans of Scotland
This book offers a look at Scottish clan society and an explanation of how the clans' tartans evolved. It takes a look at over 100 clans, describing their often turbulent history. Each entry features the clan's most recent tartan together with its family crest and motto.Among the topics covered are:-- Locations of the clans and battle sites-- An illustrated directory of tartans-- Scottish family names and associated clans-- Kings and queens of ScotlandBeautifully illustrated throughout, including photographs of castles, sites, and countrysides associated with the clans, this is the perfect volume for anyone interested in genealogy, their Scottish heritage, or the history of Great Britain.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.