Magnus Magnusson – författare

A timely and vivid look at Scotland’s long and difficult road to nationhood, re-exploring some cherished myths and unearthing a wealth of fascinating new detail.Magnus Magnusson’s starting point is Sir Walter Scott’s classic version of Scotland’s history, ‘Tales of a Grandfather’ (1827-29), which has moulded the views of generations of Scottish schoolchildren. Like Scott, Magnus Magnusson is a master story teller. In investigating the many questions raised by the nation’s turbulent and often poignant past, he gives full weight to the living treasure of local legends and tradition which he believes has as much resonance as academic analysis.Where did the ‘Scots’ come from? What is the truth about such historical figures as Macbeth, William Wallace and Robert Bruce? What was the significance of the tragic reign of Mary Queen of Scots? What was the impact of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his brutal defeat at Culloden?Incorporating the findings of many leading modern historians, ‘Scotland: The Story of a Nation’ casts the nation’s history in a fascinating new light. It is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Scotland at this pivotal moment in its history.

The Vikings hold a particular place in the history of the West, both symbolically and in the significant impact they had on Northern Europe. Magnus Magnusson's indispensable study of this great period presents a rounded and fascinating picture of a people who, in modern eyes, would seem to embody striking contradictions. They were undoubtedly pillagers, raiders and terrifying warriors, but they were also great pioneers, artists and traders - a dynamic people, whose skill and daring in their exploration of the world has left an indelible impression a thousand years on.

Lindisfarne has captured the imagination of visitors and residents alike for decades. Also know as 'Holy Island', the rich and eventful history of the area is explored in great depth in this fascinating account. The author takes us on a journey to 'the cradle island' - the ancient shrine of Celtic Christianity - to reveal the treasures of the island. He tells the story of people and nature from the beginning to the present day, exploring the natural history and archaeology of the region. While best known for his television career, Magnus Magnusson published a number of books, including The Vikings.

Magnus Magnusson relates the world-famous Icelandic sagas to the spectacular living landscapes of today, taking the reader on a literary tour of the mountains, valleys, and fjords where the heroes and heroines of the sagas lived out their eventful lives. He also tells the story of the first Viking settler, Ingolfur Anarson.

Sverige har det bredaste brödutbudet i världen - över 400 sorter, de flesta med mycket gamla anor. Våra bröd berättar en flertusenårig historia. Varför äter vi till exempel tunnbröd i Norrland och kavring i Skåne? Käckebröd, är det typiskt svenskt? Är det skillnad på mjöl och mjöl? Bröd från när & fjärran bjuder på såväl traditonella svenska bröd, i alla dess former och smaker, som bröd som under senare år berikat det svenska brödutbudet. De flesta börd är enkla att baka, några kräver mer tid. En del gräddas på spisen, andra kokas, de allra flesta bakas i ugn. till många av recepten ges tips om olika utbakningar, smaksättningar och vad som är extra gott tillsammans med just det brödet. Vissa bröd behöver mogna i några dagar, andra ska ätas nygräddade och ljumma. Att knåda, forma och grädda deg till ljuvligt doftande bröd är sinnligt, lustfyllt och rogivande. Finns det något mer välkomnande och hemtrevligt ändoften av nybakat bröd? Denna bok vill förmedla glädjen i att bjuda på bröd med historia.