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Bannockburn 1314: The Battle 700 Years On
Chris Brown
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Description for Bannockburn 1314: The Battle 700 Years On
Paperback. Chris Brown presents a definitive account of the most legendary battle in Scottish history when a mere 7000 followers of Robert the Bruce defeated more than 15,000 of Edward II's troops. He also looks at the legacy of Bannockburn and what it means for Scotland today. Num Pages: 304 pages, 40, 16 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC; HBW; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 512.
The Battle of Bannockburn is the most celebrated battle in history between Scotland and England. Fought over two days on 23 and 24 June 1314 by a small river crossing in Stirling, it was a decisive victory for Robert the Bruce in the Scottish Wars of Independence against the English, which saw a mere 7,000 Bruce followers defeat over 15,000 of Edward II's troops. It was the greatest defeat the English would suffer throughout the Middle Ages, and a huge personal humiliation for King Edward II. Chris Brown's startling account recreates the campaign and battle from the ... Read more
The Battle of Bannockburn is the most celebrated battle in history between Scotland and England. Fought over two days on 23 and 24 June 1314 by a small river crossing in Stirling, it was a decisive victory for Robert the Bruce in the Scottish Wars of Independence against the English, which saw a mere 7,000 Bruce followers defeat over 15,000 of Edward II's troops. It was the greatest defeat the English would suffer throughout the Middle Ages, and a huge personal humiliation for King Edward II. Chris Brown's startling account recreates the campaign and battle from the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750953795
SKU
V9780750953795
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99-50
About Chris Brown
Chris Brown is an acknowledged expert on medieval Scottish history. He has written seven books on the subject, including Knights of the Scottish Wars of Independence, Robert the Bruce: A Life Chronicled, Scottish Battlefields, and The Second Scottish War of Independence.
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