This comprehensive history of the Scottish Highlands and its people is a tour de force of scholarship and storytelling. Drawing on a wealth of archival research and oral tradition, Jam Browne offers a nuanced and compelling portrait of a culture that has long captivated the imagination of the world. From the battles of the clans to the poetry and music of the bards, from the crofters of the glens to the lairds of the castles, A History of the Highlands is a rich and rewarding journey through a fascinating corner of the British Isles. 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.