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Books, Maps & Other Resources Scotland / Scottish Genealogy & History Books, Maps, & Resources - Scotland | Flags - Scotland Global Gazette Scotland Articles Searchable Online Scottish Data | Useful Scotland Links BOOK - Outlaws of Medieval Scotland: Challenges to the Canmore Kings, 1058-1266 By: R. Andrew McDonald 
The history of the so-called Canmore kings in Scotland, from the reign of Malcolm III (1058-93) down to that of Alexander III (1249-86), is marked by an array of insurrections led by discontented dynasts and native warlords with grievances against these kings. Although none of the challenges ultimately proved successful, they nevertheless form a much-neglected theme across a formative era of Scottish history, which they in part define. This book, the first on its subject, demonstrates that the Canmore kings maintained their grip on power in large measure through crushing rivals and quashing numerous insurrections; their claim to be the founders of the medieval kingdom is valid, but the roles of violence and military confrontations in the consolidation of their power and the formation of the medieval kingdom are given new emphasis here.From well-known events like Somerland's invasion of 1164 to lesser-known challenges like that from Donald MacWilliam in the 1180s, the book offers a systematic exploration of the leaders of insurrection, their aims and motivations, their military capabilities, and the reasons behind their failure as well as the overall impact of violence and insurrection upon the Scottish kingdom. About the author: R. Andrew McDonald is Assistant Professor of History at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario. Number of pages: 224 Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.00 inches Appendices: Yes Bibliography: Yes Charts: Yes Index: Yes Maps: 2 Notes: Yes Format: Trade Paperback Published: 2003 ISBN: 1862322368
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