A Short History of Scotland Chapter 2 - Chapteristianity - The Rival Kingdoms

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In which the introduction of Christianity to Scotland is traced through the missionary work of St Columba and his establishment of a monastic presence that deeply influenced the cultural and spiritual landscape of the Highlands. The complex geography and people of early Scotland are described, revealing a land divided among rival kingdoms and diverse tongues, slowly weaving together the fabric of a single nation.

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