{"product_id":"somerled-lord-of-the-isles-the-warrior-who-redefined-western-scotland-9781036134907","title":"Somerled, Lord of the Isles: The Warrior Who Redefined Western Scotland","description":"\u003cb\u003eSomerlered's rise from obscurity to sea king reshaped Gaelic-Norse power and Highland identity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSomerled: Lord of the Isles explores the life and legacy of one of the most remarkable figures in Scottish and Hebridean history. In the turbulent twelfth century, Somerled rose from obscurity to challenge Norse rule in the Hebrides and forge a kingdom that blended Gaelic and Norse traditions. As a warrior, statesman, and founder of a powerful dynasty, his influence stretched across the western seaboard and shaped the identity of the Highlands and Islands for centuries to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book charts Somerled's journey from minor chieftain to sea king, examining the political, cultural, and military forces that enabled his rise. It follows the establishment of the Lordship of the Isles by his descendants, a unique maritime kingdom that endured long after his death.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichly detailed and drawing upon the latest archaeological and historical research, Somerled: Lord of the Isles brings to life a period often overlooked in mainstream history. It is a compelling account of resilience, ambition, and the forging of an identity rooted in land and sea, providing new insights into the man who would become a legend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pen and Sword History\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/30\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781036134907\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272","brand":"Alastair Redman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52774291046581,"sku":"9781036134907","price":33.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/somerled-lord-of-the-isles-the-warrior-who-redefined-western-scotland-9781036134907","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}