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Clan Donald | 
| Author: Donald J. Macdonald
Creator: Lord Macdonald
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
Category: Book
List Price: $75.00
Buy New: $54.75
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 574599
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 467
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.9
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 8.4 x 1.5
ISBN: 1589803906
Dewey Decimal Number: 929.2
EAN: 9781589803909
Publication Date: February 15, 2007
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Product Description
Somerled founded Clan Donald over 800 years ago. This largest of clans consolidated its power in the north of Scotland and its western isles until the fall of the Lordship in 1493. It still retained power through several divisions until the clan system was smashed in 1745. After the Battle of Culloden in 1746, many members of Clan Donald were driven from their homelands and scattered all over the world, becoming influential in all areas of society. This book describes the lives and times of the Lords of the Isles and tells the stories of the branches that rose to prominence after 1745.
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 Comprehensive history of the Donald/Macdonald name April 2, 1999
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
The first book in your Donald/Macdonald library should be this comprehensive history of Clan Donald. Donald J. Macdonald's effort and research has brought under one cover the beginning, glorious tragic history of one of Scotland's great family names.
The One History of Clan Donald True to Clan Traditions December 25, 2003
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have read seven other histories of Clan Donald, The Lords of the Isles, and Somerled. Each time I finish I have felt driven to reread Donald J. Macdonald's history in order to find my way back to the original traditions that have been handed down for centuries. Donald J. Macdonald condensed the 3 volume work of the two Rev. Macdonalds in the late 18oo's. They were compiled from the Red Book & Black Book of Clanranald and other 17th century writings. The 17th century work was taken from 13th century writings recently made available in English through University College, Cork Ireland. Donald J. Macdonald's work is the most valuable history of Clan Donald available. Hard to find, but worth it.
The COMPLETE guide and history of Clan Donald March 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Clan Donald by Donald J. Macdonald of Castleton is a must have for any member of Clan Donald who wants to know about his or her clan history. This should be your number one resource. What is Clan Donald is explained in amazing detail here in 467 pages.
This book is broken down into chapters on all of the Kings and Lords of the Isles from Somerled down through Lord John, Earl of Ross with a subsequent chapter on the final downfall of the Lordship as John son and Grandson and a few other notables of the clan try to reclaim it. Then there are chapters of each of the major branches of Clan Donald including; the MacAlisters of Loop, Alexanders of Menstrie, Maciains of Ardnamurchan, Macdonalds of Glencoe, Macdonalds of Dunnyveg and the Glens, Macdonnell of Antrim, Macdonalds of Clanranald, Macdonalds of Glengarry, Macdonalds of Keppoch and the Macdonalds of Sleat. In each of these chapters is explained the beginnings of the clan as it broke away from the main Lordship line and its history up until it either ended or to Culloden and the dispersal of the clan system. Each chapter tells the tale of each of the Chiefs of the Clan and some of the more famous members who stood out in history and even founded further Cadet branches of the Clan. The history and stories are amazing. Each carefully told to show the individual clan but also how each was interwoven with the Lordship and how all these Clans and their Cadets were still part of the greater Clan Donald.
The final two chapters are on the Chiefship and the story behind the current High Chief of Clan Donald and true heir to the Lordship of the Isles, plus the story of the Church and how it grew and supported the Lordship and Clan Donald through its rich history.
The book is also sprinkled with nice Black and White photos of Castles or landmarks important to the history of Clan Donald, easy family trees to help follow the Chiefs of the different clans and finally beautiful color plates showing the extent of the lands of the Lordship, a representative of the Lords of the Isles and where each of the major Clans broke off and finally color plates of each of the Chiefs and High Chief of Clan Donald today.
My Grandmother was a McDonald and she was proud of her history. This book captures it all and then some. I had a hard time putting it down and continue to return to it for research and for entertainment in stories. The history is so varied and intense. I recommend this book to all my family members and anyone else with an interest in Clan Donald.
A book this thorough and complete is a gem and Clan Donald should be the number one source for each proud member of Clan Donald. This book is worth every dollar paid and more. A true treasure of family and Scottish history.
Clan Donald April 10, 2008
I have read about 30% of this book and find the book to be readable and informative. I have little previous knowledge of the history of the Clan Donald, so the multitude of historical events and relationships makes the reading of this book a bit intense and slow going---even with my graduate level of education. I find the book generally understandable. I have tried previusly to read a much smaller book on Clan Donald and frankly found it impossible to understand the historical events and relations. I am pleased with my purchase. It is a beautifully bound, comprehensive history of Clan Donald. Enjoy!
TERRY
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