{"title":"Colm McNamee","description":"\u003cp\u003eColm McNamee offers insightful explorations into historical conflicts with a sharp focus on the intricate dynamics of military power and political intrigue. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Wars of the Bruces\u003c\/em\u003e, delve deep into pivotal moments in history, bringing to life the struggles and strategies that shaped nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect meticulously researched narratives that combine scholarly rigour with engaging storytelling. McNamee’s books are ideal for those fascinated by the complexities of war and the enduring impact of historical events on our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-wars-of-the-bruces-by-colm-mcnamee-9781780276618","title":"The Wars of the Bruces","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bruces of fourteenth-century Scotland were formidable and enthusiastic warriors. Whilst much has been written about events as they happened in Scotland during the chaotic years of the first part of the fourteenth century, England's war with Robert the Bruce profoundly affected the whole of the British Isles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScottish raiders struck deep into the heartlands of Yorkshire and Lancashire; Robert's younger brother, Edward Bruce, was proclaimed King of Ireland and came close to subduing the country. The Isle of Man was captured, and a Welsh sea-port was raided. In the North Sea, Scots allied with German and Flemish pirates to cripple England's vital wool trade and disrupt its war effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with detail and written with a strong and involving narrative thread, \u003cem\u003eThe Wars of the Bruces\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book to link up the various theatres of war and discuss the effect of the wars of the Bruces outside Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608191484140,"sku":"9781780276618","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/f127ac1221b2b19c78b25eefc0e0ad73.jpg?v=1778202498"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/colm-mcnamee.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}