Challenging to follow the names (like reading through the begats in the Bible and trying to keep everyone straight), but an otherwise fascinating look at Scotland's colorful history. It opens with a reminder that Shakespeare was an entertainer, not a historian, then delves into the real life and times of Macbethad mac Findlaech (and his wife, who was not a power-hungry witch afterall). Worth reading if you're a fan of the Scottish play.