War Paths: walking in the shadows of the clans

REVIEW BY ROBBIE MACNIVEN It is sometimes best to start a review with a comment on what a book is not: War Paths is not an academic work, as the lack of footnotes or a proper bibliography make clear. Fortunately, this work is not interested in pandering to the staid academic market. Moffat has blended solid history with a readable style and elements of a travelogue to create an engaging piece that spans genres and should interest a wide audience. At face value, the subject matter is well known. Moffat traces the Highland warrior from the late 15th century to the infamous terminus of Culloden, using battles as case studies to examine this figure’s military prowess and culture. This i