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Author : Patrick Fraser Tytler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1867
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Memorable Wars Of Scotland
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Author : Patrick Fraser Tytler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1872
Memorable Wars Of Scotland written by Patrick Fraser Tytler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1872 with Battles categories.
Memorable Wars Of Scotland Taken From Patrick Fraser Tytler S History Of Scotland
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Author : Patrick Fraser Tytler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1878
Memorable Wars Of Scotland Taken From Patrick Fraser Tytler S History Of Scotland written by Patrick Fraser Tytler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1878 with Scotland categories.
Memorable Wars Of Scotland Classic Reprint
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Author : Patrick Fraser Tytler
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2017-11-23
Memorable Wars Of Scotland Classic Reprint written by Patrick Fraser Tytler and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-23 with History categories.
Excerpt from Memorable Wars of Scotland The vicinity of such enterprising neighbours was particularly irksome to the Scottish kings, and they anxio'usly endeavoured to get possession of these islands. When treaty failed, they encouraged their subjects of Scotland to invade them and Alan, lord of Galloway, assisted by Thomas, earl of Athole, about thirty years before this, carried on a successful war against the isles, and expelled Olaf the Black, king of Man, from his dominions. These Scottish chiefs had collected a large fleet, with a proportion ably numerous army; and it required all the exer tions of the Norwegian king to re-establish his vassal on his island throne. After this, the authority of Norway became gradually more and more precarious throughout the isles. Some of the chiefs were com pelled, others induced by motives of interest, to te nounce their allegiance, and to embrace the nearer superiority of Scotland: some, who held lands of both crowns, were uncertain to whom they should pay their paramount allegiance; and Alexander the Second, the immediate predecessor of Alexander the Third, after an unsuccessful attempt at negotiation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Famous Scottish Battles
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Author : Philip Warner
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 1995-07-20
Famous Scottish Battles written by Philip Warner and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-07-20 with History categories.
The author gives a vivid account of Scottish military history from the coming of the Romans to Scotland to the Battle of Culloden in 1746. There are detailed descriptions of sixteen of the most important battles with up-to-date maps which enable the reader and visitor to find and understand the sites.
Robert The Bruce And The Wars Of Scottish Independence
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-01-24
Robert The Bruce And The Wars Of Scottish Independence written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-24 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of some of the most famous battles, including at Stirling and Bannockburn *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents From their very beginnings, England and Scotland fought each other. Emerging as unified nations from the early medieval period, their shared border and inter-related aristocracy created endless causes of conflict, from local raiders known as border reivers to full blown wars between their monarchies. Every century from the 11th to the 16th was colored by such violence, and there were periods when not a decade went by without some act of violence marring the peace. Out of all of this, the most bitterly remembered conflict is Edward I's invasion during the late 13th century. After Edward's death, the English were eventually beaten back at the famous Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, and thus the early 14th century was a period featuring some of Scotland's greatest national heroes, including William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. It still resonates in the Scottish national memory, all the more so following its memorable but wildly inaccurate depiction in the 1995 film Braveheart, which had Scottish audiences cheering in cinemas. Though it's often forgotten today, Robert the Bruce was a bit shiftier, if only out of necessity. Robert the Bruce has become a figure of Scottish national legend, renowned as the man who threw off the shackles of English oppression, but prior to 1306, this Anglo-Scottish nobleman did little to cover himself in glory or to earn a reputation as a hero of the national cause. A member of one of Scotland's leading noble families, Bruce inherited his grandfather's claim to the right to be King of the Scots. That older Bruce had been one of the two leading competitors in the Great Cause, and the family still held ambitions toward the throne. They also held resentments dating back to that disputed inheritance against the Balliol clan and their supporters the Comyns. Of course, this was all forgiven and forgotten after Bannockburn and Bruce's rise to the Scottish throne, which he held for over two decades. Robert the Bruce and the Wars of Scottish Independence: The History of the Famous King of Scots' Rise to Power analyzes the life of Robert the Bruce and the events that led to his rise as the most famous Scottish king of the Middle Ages. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about Robert the Bruce and the Scottish Wars of Independence like never before.
Wars Of Scottish Independence
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Author : Captivating History
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-09-07
Wars Of Scottish Independence written by Captivating History and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-07 with categories.
Explore the captivating events and people of the Wars of Scottish Independence The borderland between Scotland and England has historically been a site of struggle, violence, and conflict. This was acutely so during the First Scottish War of Independence. The tumult during this medieval period was grand, presenting a historical stage filled with memorable larger-than-life figures such as Edward I, William Wallace, also known as "Braveheart", and Robert de Bruce. In this book, you'll discover the revolutionary events that formed both Scottish and English history. Wars of Scottish Independence: A Captivating Guide to the Battles Between the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England, Including the Impact Made by King Robert the Bruce includes topics such as: Good Fences; Good Neighbors Crisis Defiance The Martyr Power Struggles Inner Strife The Battle of Bannockburn A Worthy King The Son of the Bruce & the Second War for Independence And much, much more! Get the book now and learn more about the Wars of Scottish Independence
William Wallace And Robert The Bruce
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-06-03
William Wallace And Robert The Bruce written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-03 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the major battles of the Scottish Wars of Independence *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "A false usurper sinks in every foe And liberty returns with every blow." - Blind Harry From their very beginnings, England and Scotland fought each other. Emerging as unified nations from the early medieval period, their shared border and inter-related aristocracy created endless causes of conflict, from local raiders known as border reivers to full blown wars between their monarchies. Every century from the 11th to the 16th was colored by such violence, and there were periods when not a decade went by without some act of violence marring the peace. Out of all of this, the most bitterly remembered conflict is Edward I's invasion during the late 13th century. After Edward's death, the English were eventually beaten back at the famous Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, and thus the early 14th century was a period featuring some of Scotland's greatest national heroes, including William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. It still resonates in the Scottish national memory, all the more so following its memorable but wildly inaccurate depiction in the 1995 film Braveheart, which had Scottish audiences cheering in cinemas. William Wallace is one of the most famous freedom fighters in history, and over 700 years after his death he is still remembered as Scotland's beloved hero. But while the movie Braveheart helped make him a household name, and he is commemorated across Scotland as a natural leader and a loyal son of his homeland, he is also "the most mysterious of the leaders of the Scottish resistance to Edward I." This is because, paradoxically, the very famous soldier is also one of the least well known. In fact, the mystery surrounding Wallace is figuring out precisely, or even vaguely, who he was. Where did this champion of Scottish independence come from? Who was his family? What did he do before emerging from obscurity with the brutal murder of William Heselrig, the English sheriff of Lanark, in May 1297? So little evidence on Wallace's life exists that answering even the most basic questions about him can be a challenge. Piecing together the story of William Wallace's life is an exercise in asking more questions than can be answered, and often in looking at just as much conjecture as proof. This book attempts to separate fact from fiction while looking at the life and fighting of the man who inspired Braveheart. Though it's often forgotten today, Robert the Bruce was a bit shiftier, if only out of necessity. Robert the Bruce has become a figure of Scottish national legend, renowned as the man who threw off the shackles of English oppression, but prior to 1306, this Anglo-Scottish nobleman did little to cover himself in glory or to earn a reputation as a hero of the national cause. A member of one of Scotland's leading noble families, Bruce inherited his grandfather's claim to the right to be King of the Scots. That older Bruce had been one of the two leading competitors in the Great Cause, and the family still held ambitions toward the throne. They also held resentments dating back to that disputed inheritance against the Balliol clan and their supporters the Comyns. Of course, this was all forgiven and forgotten after Bannockburn and Bruce's rise to the Scottish throne, which he held for over two decades. This book analyzes the lives of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the two Scottish heroes like never before.
The Scottish War Of Independence
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Author : William Burns
language : en
Publisher: Glasgow,w : James Maclehose
Release Date : 1874
The Scottish War Of Independence written by William Burns and has been published by Glasgow,w : James Maclehose this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1874 with Scotland categories.
From Caesar's invasion of Britain to the end of the 14th century.
Battles Of The Scottish Lowlands
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Author : Stuart Reid
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2004-09-19
Battles Of The Scottish Lowlands written by Stuart Reid and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-09-19 with History categories.
This historical guide retells, in graphic detail, the story of nine of the most important battles to be fought in Scotland south of the Highland Line, stretching from Aberdeen to the Firth of Clyde. The battles range from medieval period to the time of Jacobite Rebellion. They show how weapons andequipment, tactics and strategy, and the make up of the armies themselves changed over the course of almost 500 years. By concentrating on these nine battles Stuart Reid provides a concise, coherent account of Scottish military history, and he presents detailed reassessments of each battle in the light of the very latest research. His book is fascinating introduction to Scottish military history and an essential guide for readers who are keen to explore these battle sites for themselves.Three of the battles belong to the medieval period and Scotland's fight to establish and maintain its independence from England—Wallace's victory at Stirling Bridge in 1296, Bruce's even greater victory at Bannockburn in 1314 and then, at the end of the period, the crushing defeat at Pinkie in1547. Three more battles belong to the bloody civil wars of the seventeenth century—Montrose's great victory at Kilsyth in August 1645, Cromwell's triumph at the Battle of Dunbar in 1650 and the short, bloody action at Inverkeithing that followed. Finally for the Jacobite period the trilogy covers Sherriffmuir 1715, Prestonpans 1745 and the conclusive encounter at Falkirk 1746.By skillful use of maps, diagrams and photographs the author explains the complex, sometimes puzzling sequence of events that make these encounters so fascinating. He provides a detailed tour of each battleground as it appears to the visitor in the present day and rediscovers the lanes and by-ways tramped by soldiers hundreds of years ago.