Sons of the Wolf: Campbells and MacGregors and the Cleansing of the Inland Glens

by Ronald Williams

'Sons of the Wolf' and 'Children of the Mist' were names given to the Gregarach or Clan Gregor after they were driven from their ancestral glens and forced to live as 'broken men' or outlaws. In sixteenth century Scotland, clans held their lands more by power of sword than by written title, but in the latter half of the century the pattern of ownership began to change. The powerful and fiercely ambitious Clan Campbell embarked on a period of acquisitive expansion. Ronald Williams tells the story of their ruthless and systematic harrying of the MacGregors in all its cruel and bitter detail. This was no less than the intended extermination of an entire clan.

100 pages, Paperback

First published January 30, 1998

Reviews

[Sir Robbiethehoo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book outlines how the Clan Campbell became a highland powerhouse as a result of their expansionist policy; subtly they would expand their territories by pitting rival clans against each other and by employing other nefarious means.
It also describes the negative impact this had on the magnificent MacGregor clan.

I have but a casual interest in history and found this a bit too factually intense for my own liking. There were several references to events in history mentioned as though I should have prior knowledge of them. And the inclusion of the old Scots in places was not appreciated .

However, the Clan MacGregor history is most interesting and a greater understanding of Clan Campbell’s rise to power is fully provided.

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Personally I preferred Nigel Tranter’s, Children of the Mist while longer, I found it more entertaining and easier to assimilate the facts - it covers much the same ground.