The Wars of the Bruces

Name: The Wars of the Bruces
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SKU: 9781780276618
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Scotland, England and Ireland 1306 - 1328

By Colm McNamee

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The Bruces of fourteenth-century Scotland were fierce warriors whose conflicts during Robert the Bruce's reign impacted the entire British Isles. This book explores not only the Scottish battles but also their wider theatres of war, including raids in Yorkshire and Lancashire, Edward Bruce's near conquest of Ireland, the capture of the Isle of Man, and Scottish alliances with pirates disrupting England's trade. It offers a richly detailed and engaging narrative connecting diverse warfronts beyond Scotland.
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This book is ideal for readers with an interest in medieval history, military conflicts, and British Isles history, including both scholars and general readers intrigued by comprehensive historical narratives.

The Bruces of fourteenth-century Scotland were formidable and enthusiastic warriors. Packed with detail and written with a strong and involving narrative thread, this is the first book to link up the various theatres of war and discuss the effect of the wars of the Bruces outside Scotland.

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The 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.

Scottish 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.

Packed with detail and written with a strong and involving narrative thread, The Wars of the Bruces is the first book to link up the various theatres of war and discuss the effect of the wars of the Bruces outside Scotland.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Scottish Field praised it as 'incredibly well researched and rich in historical analysis'. Michael Prestwich of the University of Durham highlighted it as a work appealing beyond historians, while Danny Murphy from S.A.T.H. commended it as 'well crafted history' that is hard to surpass.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780276618

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Birlinn Ltd

Edition: New Edition

Illustration: 8 Plates, black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 125.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Colm McNamee is the Senior Research Officer for the Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland. He studied at Queens' University, Belfast, and Worcester College, Oxford and has a DPhil in Medieval History. He is the author ofRobert Bruce: Our Most Valiant Prince, King and Lord.