The Bruces of 14th century Scotland were formidable and enthusiastic warriors. England's war with Robert Bruce profoundly affected the whole of the British Isles. This study links up the various theatres of war, and discusses the effects of the Bruce Wars outside Scotland and the attempt to establis
The wars of the Bruces : Scotland, England and Ireland, 1306-1328
β Scribed by Colm McNamee
- Publisher
- John Donald
- Year
- 1997
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 288
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
"This a very readable narrative of a momentous episode in British history. Former studies of this topic concentrate upon events in Scotland, but England's war with Robert Bruce profoundly affected the whole of the British Isles." "Biographies have appeared of the various leading personalities involved, but no-one has hitherto attempted to link up the various theatres of war in a comprehensive study. The effects of Read more...
β¦ Table of Contents
Introduction : Lordship and nationality in the British Isles in the early fourteenth century --
The king of summer : the Bruce coup d'etat in Scotland, 1306 --
Robert I, Edward II and the kingdom of Scotland, 1307-1314 --
The raiding of Northern England, 1311-1322 --
The defence of Northern England, 1311-1322 --
The Bruce intervention in Ireland, 1315-1322 --
The North Sea theatre of war and the towns --
Conclusion : The climax and collapse of the Scottish hegemony in the British Isles, 1322-1330.
β¦ Subjects
Scotland -- History -- War of Independence, 1285-1371;Great Britain -- History -- Edward II, 1307-1327;Scotland -- History -- Robert I, 1306-1329;Ireland -- History -- 1172-1603;Robert -- I, -- King of Scotland, -- 1274-1329;Bruce, Edward, -- 1274-1318;Great Britain;Ireland;Scotland;Oorlogen;Robert (Schottland, KoΜnig, I );Geschichte 1306-1328;UnabhaΜngigkeitskrieg;Schottland -- UnabhaΜngigkeitskrieg
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