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The New History of Orkney
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Like Shetland, Orkney was heavily influenced by Viking traders and raiders from Scandinavia, and for a long period it formed an outlying part of the kingdom of Norway. This guide covers the mysterious islands of Orkney ranging in its breadth from prehistoric settlements to contemporary controversies of oil and, also Scandanavian allegiance.
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The New History of Orkney, William Irwin Thompson
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- 2008
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- Title
- The New History of Orkney
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Irwin Thompson
- Publisher
- Birlinn General
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 184158696X
- ISBN13
- 9781841586960
- Category
- Social sciences, History
- Description
- Like Shetland, Orkney was heavily influenced by Viking traders and raiders from Scandinavia, and for a long period it formed an outlying part of the kingdom of Norway. This guide covers the mysterious islands of Orkney ranging in its breadth from prehistoric settlements to contemporary controversies of oil and, also Scandanavian allegiance.