On The Trail Of Robert The Bruce

Author : David. R. Ross
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0946487529

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On the Trail of Robert the Bruce by David. R. Ross Pdf

Here is the astonishing blow-by-blow account of how, against fearful odds, freedom-fighter Bruce led the Scots to win their greatest victory ever in the War of Independence. The trail takes us to Bruce sites in Scotland and beyond, over 70 in all, with fully detailed maps. Elaborate illustrations help set the scene on the Bruce's story, which is one part blood and gore, two parts love and laughter. Ross proves himself a master of writing hands-on history with attitude.

Author : David Robertson Ross
Publisher : Luath Press Limited
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015077653700

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James the Good by David Robertson Ross Pdf

Renowned motorcycle historian David Ross retraces the life of Sir James the Good, or the Black Douglas as he was known to his English enemies, from his campaign of terror in the northern shires of England to his death on an Andalusian battlefield. Following Sir James travels across Britain and Spain, Ross uncovers the true story of Scotlands fiercest forgotten hero

Author : Gregor Ewing
Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781910324608

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Bruce, Meg and Me by Gregor Ewing Pdf

Craving an escape from everyday life, Gregor Ewing writes a personal account of his 1,000 mile walk over nine weeks with collie Meg that takes them through Northern Ireland and the central belt of Scotland, literally following in Robert the Bruce's footsteps. From Kintyre, Arran and Ardrossan north to Ayr through Glasgow to Fort William and Elgin, south to Inverurie, Aberdeen and Dundee, over the Forth to Edinburgh and Berwick upon Tweed then east through Roxburghshire to Bannockburn, Gregor frames his expedition with historical background that follows Robert the Bruce's journey to start a campaign which led to his famous victory seven years later.

Author : David. R. Ross
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 1842820192

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A Passion for Scotland by David. R. Ross Pdf

The Scotland of the past and the Scotland of the future. That is the essence of A Passion for Scotland, and its author David Ross takes the reader on a passionate journey through the story of this country, which stirs the primal fires from the opening lines. It is a personal, patriotic yet unbiased view of the path the Scots have taken, and of the path they are trying to forge into the 21st century, and is fascinating and moving by turns. It provides a wealth of material on Scotland, from history through to politics through to travel. But it is also an impassioned call to his fellow countrymen. Inside this book you will find out about Wallace and Bruce, Montrose, the Jacobites, John McLean, and Tartan Day USA. You will find out ?what makes a Scot?. Plus, revealed for the first time, details of the final resting places of all Scotland?s kings and queens.

Author : Rich Freeman,Sue Freeman
Publisher : Footprint Press, Inc.
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0965697436

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Bruce Trail by Rich Freeman,Sue Freeman Pdf

Describes a 5-week backpacking journey along the Bruce Trail in Ontario, Canada, highlighting the flora and fauna of the region and providing survival tips and techniques for long-distance bsckpacking.

Author : Phil Carradice
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781399002639

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Robert the Bruce by Phil Carradice Pdf

Robert the Bruce is a detailed account of the life and times of the Scottish hero and monarch. It covers his life from childhood to death, looking at the political, social and military life of Scotland before, during and after the time of Robert the Bruce. The book looks at the relationship between The Bruce and people like Edward I and Edward II of England, William Wallace and the other contenders for the Scottish crown. The main thrust of the book is a chronological account of how The Bruce clawed his way to power, his struggles and battles and his eventual victory which gave Scotland independence and freedom from an acquisitive and warlike neighbour. It looks in detail at the murder of John Comyn, of which The Bruce stood accused, and the political ramifications of the killing. Robert the Bruce was no saint. He was a ruthless, cunning warrior, a man of his times, dedicated to what he saw as his mission in life. Flawed he may have been but he was also a great King, a worthy warrior and a man who deserves to emerge from the shadow of William Wallace - a position to which he has been relegated ever since the film Braveheart.

Author : Duncan A. Bruce
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2006-07-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429932226

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The Great Scot by Duncan A. Bruce Pdf

Robert the Bruce was Scotland's greatest King ever. The Bruce, as he was known, was crowned King of Scots in 1306, a time when the ancient kingdom of Scotland was under harsh and illegal English occupation. As soon as King Robert began his reign, his army was treacherously attacked at Methven, resulting in a calamitous defeat for the Scots which forced the Bruce into hiding. Yet, steadily between 1307 and 1313 King Robert won battle after battle, shunning pitched medieval clashes, and fighting as a guerilla force, a form of warfare which he, perhaps, invented. The war peaked in 1314 when the Bruce faced a formidable English invasion. With brilliant tactics and resolute bravery the vastly outnumbered Scots defeated and routed the knights, archers, and foot soldiers of mighty England at the Battle of Bannockburn. And that's only the first part of this epic tale of the Bruce's long and event-filled life. The Great Scot is a novel filled with valor, treachery, passionate love, journeys great and small, and people of every rank and situation-all from the pages of Scottish history.

Author : David. R. Ross
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0946487472

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On the Trail of William Wallace by David. R. Ross Pdf

The film Braveheart was a great inspiration to people all over the world. This is the true story of Braveheart, William Wallace, Scotland's great liberator. Ross chronicles his effect on the landscape of Scotland as we know it today. This book will hold the attention of the casual reader and entice the more knowledgeable historian.

Author : Michael Penman
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780300148725

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Robert the Bruce by Michael Penman Pdf

Robert the Bruce (1274-1329) was the famous unifier of Scotland and defeater of the English at Bannockburn - the legendary hero responsible for Scottish independence. Michael Penman retells the story of Robert's rise - his part in William Wallace's revolt against Edward I, his seizing of the Scottish throne after murdering his great rival John Comyn, his excommunication, and devastating battles against an enemy Scottish coalition - climaxing in his victory over Edward II's forces in June 1314. He then draws attention to the second part of the king's life after the victory that made his name.

Author : Caroline Bingham
Publisher : Constable & Robinson
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015042792328

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Robert the Bruce by Caroline Bingham Pdf

A biography of a great Scottish hero, who brought independence to Scotland which argues that the historic figure is not the same as the undoubtedly genuine hero of popular mythology.

Author : Graham Bell
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2005-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752496436

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Robert the Bruce's Forgotten Victory by Graham Bell Pdf

Waged on 14 October 1322, the battle of Byland (an area north-east of Thirsk) was fought between the two monarchs, Edward II and Robert the Bruce, and their forces. The Scots' motive for the engagement was to force the English into accepting the independence that Bannockburn hadn't actually achieved, the aim being to capture the King and force his hand. The plan nearly worked, and Edward II had to make a humiliating escape, losing his baggage train (again), putting his queen, Isabella, dangerously close to capture, and allowing the the Scots to pursue him to the gates of York. This new history of one of Robert the Bruce's most significant victories shows how close the Scots came to capturing the King.

Author : David Loades
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 4319 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000144369

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Reader's Guide to British History by David Loades Pdf

The Reader's Guide to British History is the essential source to secondary material on British history. This resource contains over 1,000 A-Z entries on the history of Britain, from ancient and Roman Britain to the present day. Each entry lists 6-12 of the best-known books on the subject, then discusses those works in an essay of 800 to 1,000 words prepared by an expert in the field. The essays provide advice on the range and depth of coverage as well as the emphasis and point of view espoused in each publication.

Author : Alexander Falconer Murison
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547063742

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King Robert the Bruce by Alexander Falconer Murison Pdf

King Robert the Bruce is a biography by Alexander Falconer Murison. Robert the Bruce was King of Scots from 1306 to 1329. One of the most prominent soldiers of his generation, he led Scotland through the First War of Scottish Independence in opposition to England.

Author : Joseph William Lewis Jr. M.D.
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781546261094

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Did They Rest in Peace? by Joseph William Lewis Jr. M.D. Pdf

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. By what miracle can an assortment of seemingly unrelated particles come together and correctly assemble to form a human being? Amazingly, once aggregated, these atoms, molecules, and compounds manage to interact reasonably coherently during our lives but seek to return to their dusty state when death occurs. Of the billions of our species who have existed on earth over the millennia, most have quietly and inexorably returned to ashes and dust when their term of life expired. This book tracks some of the misadventures of selected corpses, including burials that went awry to body snatching, exhumations, human-relic collection, and assorted desecrations. Over the years, it seems that a remarkable number of bodies have failed to enjoy the admonition to “Rest in Peace.” Whether these aberrations in the burial process have disturbed the afterlife of the departed, everyone is dying to discover the answer.

Author : Gary Smailes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2006-03-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0955156467

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Robert the Bruce by Gary Smailes Pdf