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 Third edition for definitive Orcadian history book
When the first edition of William Thomson’s History of Orkney was published in 1987, it The Orcadian wrote: ‘So far as Orkney history is concerned, Mr William Thomson has written the book of the century.’
Now in its third edition, new research and material expands and updates the definitive history of Orkney and its people - from the Picts to war and peace in the 20th century.
Released on June 12, 2008, The New History of Orkney is published by Birlinn, priced £9.99. |
