Fife: Genesis of the Kingdom - Adrian C Grant

Many remarkable things about Fife's origins never understood before are set out in detail here – a must read for all Fifers and those with an interest in the County. Drawn together for the first time:The name “Fife” has a complete explanation.Shakespeare's story of Macduff is refuted and the correct narrative offered.Why “St Regulus” was invented and the true story of the arrival of the Bones of St Andrew.Evidence of Kenneth mac Alpin's genocide in Fife is laid bare.St Serf's true story is told – so different from what so many believe.A proper explanation is given for the many Viking place names in Fife.Corrected explanations for many place names (including Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline) are given for the first time.And much much more.The book also foreshadows several centenaries which fall in the period 2025-2030 in the hope that they will be celebrated appropriately.