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The Battle For Scotland
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Author : Andrew Marr
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2013-08-01
The Battle For Scotland written by Andrew Marr and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-01 with Political Science categories.
'We may be about to see a new country - indeed, two new countries, - emerging on these islands. Half a lifetime ago, I sat down to write this book as a work of history. As it's aged, it's become current affairs.' Just twenty years ago it seemed impossible that Scotland would ever get home rule, let alone full independence. And even following a vote that did not result in Scottish independence, there are still talks of a second referendum. In The Battle for Scotland, first published in 1992, Andrew Marr provides the historical backdrop to these extraordinary events. He attempts to explain the deep sources of Scottish national feeling and the political will which brought us to this deeply uncertain time. In a substantial introduction written before 2014's referendum, Marr considers the questions every voting Scot (and every non-voting UK citizen) were asking themselves at the time.
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
Culloden
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Author : Trevor Royle
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2016-02-04
Culloden written by Trevor Royle and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-04 with History categories.
The Battle of Culloden has gone down in history as the last major battle fought on British soil: a vicious confrontation between Scottish forces supporting the Stuart claim to the throne and the English Royal Army. But this wasn't just a conflict between the Scots and the English, the battle was also part of a much larger campaign to protect the British Isles from the growing threat of a French invasion. In Trevor Royle's vivid and evocative narrative, we are drawn into the ranks, on both sides, alongside doomed Jacobites fighting fellow Scots dressed in the red coats of the Duke of Cumberland's Royal Army. And we meet the Duke himself, a skilled warrior who would gain notoriety due to the reprisals on Highland clans in the battle's aftermath. Royle also takes us beyond the battle as the men of the Royal Army, galvanized by its success at Culloden, expand dramatically and start to fight campaigns overseas in America and India in order to secure British interests; we see the revolutionary use of fighting techniques first implemented at Culloden; and the creation of professional fighting forces. Culloden changed the course of British history by ending all hope of the Stuarts reclaiming the throne, cementing Hanoverian rule and forming the bedrock for the creation of the British Empire. Royle's lively and provocative history looks afresh at the period and unveils its true significance, not only as the end of a struggle for the throne but the beginning of a new global power.
The Battle Of Bannockburn
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Author : William Mackay Mackenzie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
The Battle Of Bannockburn written by William Mackay Mackenzie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Bannockburn - Battle categories.
Battle For Scotland
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Author : Klaus Schwanitz
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-07-17
Battle For Scotland written by Klaus Schwanitz 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 2017-07-17 with categories.
This is an audacious story of the end of the thirteenth century; the hard oppressed people of Scotland rebelled against their despised English ruler, King Edward I. Longshanks. The BATTLE FOR SCOTLAND recounts the Scots' desperate but ultimately triumphant struggle in the face of overwhelming odds - a hard-fought series of battles conducted under the leadership of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. Time has burnished the feats of these great heroes to mythic proportions, but Wallace and Bruce were real people. This gripping tale of courage, loyalty, and ingenuity recounts their deeds within an accurate historical context. Readers can join their company alongside a fictional protagonist, young Archie Forbes, whose estates have been wrongfully confiscated. Archie forms a group of scouts to fight alongside the legendary Scottish chieftains (who were memorably portrayed in the film Braveheart) for their country's independence.
England And Scotland At War C 1296 C 1513
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2012-06-22
England And Scotland At War C 1296 C 1513 written by and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-22 with History categories.
The Anglo-Scottish wars of the late Middle Ages have long attracted scholarly attention, but studies focussing on the military aspects of the conflict over the longue durée and from both sides of the border have been lacking. In this collection of essays covering the years between the battles of Dunbar (1296) and Flodden (1513), Andy King and David Simpkin bring together leading historians in the field to consider afresh the armies and soldiers engaged in the wars, while also reflecting on the conflict's impact either side of the border. At a time when military history is undergoing a renaissance, the Anglo-Scottish wars offer a case-study not only of military institutions but also of the contributions made by individuals and communities. Contributors are Amanda Beam, Steve Boardman, Michael Brown, Sean Cunningham, Claire Etty, Jonathan Gledhill, David Grummitt, Andy King, Alastair Macdonald, Iain MacInnes, Gordon Pentland, David Simpkin, Andrew Spencer, Katie Stevenson and Thea Summerfield.
Border Fury
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Author : John Sadler
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-11-26
Border Fury written by John Sadler and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-26 with History categories.
Border Fury provides a fascinating account of the period of Anglo-Scottish Border conflict from the Edwardian invasions of 1296 until the Union of the Crowns under James VI of Scotland, James I of England in 1603. It looks at developments in the art of war during the period, the key transition from medieval to renaissance warfare, the development of tactics, arms, armour and military logistics during the period. All the key personalities involved are profiled and the typology of each battle site is examined in detail with the author providing several new interpretations that differ radically from those that have previously been understood.
The Battle For Scotland
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Author : Andrew Marr
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 1992
The Battle For Scotland written by Andrew Marr and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with History categories.
Andrew Marr's first book tells the distinctive story of Scottish politics -- now updated with a new introductory chapter. 'We may be about to see a new country - indeed, two new countries, - emerging on these islands. Half a lifetime ago, I sat down to write this book as a work of history. As it's aged, it's become current affairs.' Just twenty years ago it seemed impossible that Scotland would ever get home rule, let alone full independence. Yet very soon there will be a Scottish referendum which will not only decide on this matter but which will have profound consequences for the future of all people on these islands. In The Battle for Scotland, first published in 1992, Andrew Marr provides the historical backdrop to these extraordinary events. He attempts to explain the deep sources of Scottish national feeling and the political will which has brought us to this deeply uncertain time. And in a substantial new introduction, Marr considers how we got here so suddenly, what the stakes really are and what the questions every voting Scot (and every non-voting UK citizen) will be asking themselves. Andrew Marr was born in Glasgow. He graduated from Cambridge University and has enjoyed a long career in political journalism, working for the Scotsman, the Independent , the Economist, the Express and the Observer. From 2000 to 2005 he was the BBC's Political Editor. Andrew's broadcasting includes series on contemporary thinkers for BBC 2 and Radio 4, political documentaries for Channel 4 and BBC Panorama, and Radio 4's 'Start The Week'.
A History Of The Battle Of Bannockburn Fought A D 1314
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Author : Robert White
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1871
A History Of The Battle Of Bannockburn Fought A D 1314 written by Robert White and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1871 with Bannockburn (Scotland), Battle of, 1314 categories.
The Battle For Britain
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Author : David Torrance
language : en
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Release Date : 2013-11-12
The Battle For Britain written by David Torrance and has been published by Biteback Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-12 with Political Science categories.
On 18 September 2014, Scots will decide their future: should the country quit the United Kingdom and take control of its own destiny, or should it remain part of what advocates call the most successful political and economic union of modern times? Everyone in the country has a stake in this decision. Now, in this fascinating and insightful new book, David Torrance charts the countdown to the big day, weaving his way through a minefield of claim and counterclaim, and knocking down fictions and fallacies from both Nationalists and Unionists. He plunges into the key questions that have shaped an often-fraught argument, from the future of the pound to the shape of an independent Scottish army. With access to the strategists and opinion-makers on both sides of the political divide, this book goes straight to the heart of the great debate, providing an incisive, authoritative, occasionally trenchant guide to the most dramatic constitutional question of our times - the battle for Britain.