Bøker av William Forbes Skene

William Forbes Skene's definitive study of the Coronation Stone is a comprehensive analysis of one of the most important artifacts in British history. With meticulous research and careful analysis, Skene offers a definitive account of the stone's origins, history, and significance. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in British history, archaeology, or anthropology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This three-volume history, regarded as William Forbes Skene's most important work, was published between 1876 and 1880. Volume 2 deals with 'church and culture', including the Celtic churches of Scotland, Ireland and Cumbria, particularly the great centre of Iona, and the tradition of learning associated with Celtic monasticism.