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Scottish Battles
John Sadler
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Description for Scottish Battles
Paperback. The first full military history of Scotland, updated with new material. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; HBW; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 262 x 26. Weight in Grams: 334.
Scottish history has been shaped and defined by a series of great battles. John Sadler gives the first full military history of Scotland for many years. From Mons Graupius to Culloden, he shows how terrain and politics shaped the campaigns and decisive engagements we still remember today. Each chapter also features sections on the development of warfare - its tactics, equipment and styles of fighting. For the military historian, Scotland is a fascinating example of how a small country can fight off domination by a far larger neighbour. From Celtic warfare to the feudal host to the professional armies of ... Read more
Scottish history has been shaped and defined by a series of great battles. John Sadler gives the first full military history of Scotland for many years. From Mons Graupius to Culloden, he shows how terrain and politics shaped the campaigns and decisive engagements we still remember today. Each chapter also features sections on the development of warfare - its tactics, equipment and styles of fighting. For the military historian, Scotland is a fascinating example of how a small country can fight off domination by a far larger neighbour. From Celtic warfare to the feudal host to the professional armies of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Birlinn General
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
333g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780273792
SKU
V9781780273792
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99-20
About John Sadler
John Sadler's main specialism is in military history, as an accomplished author, lecturer, battlefield tour guide, heritage professional and historical interpreter. He is a visiting lecturer at the University of Sunderland Centre For Lifelong Learning since 1998. He lives in the North East of England.
Reviews for Scottish Battles
'A thrilling account of a turbulent nation'
Scotland on Sunday
Scotland on Sunday