![]() ![]() ![]() The chief shift in emphasis in this history was to demonstrate the continuity and unity of purpose which linked the stake-holders of a nascent Scottish realm throughout the period from 1290 to 1329. The central theme of this seminal work remains the interplay and tension between Bruce himself and the very concept of a Scottish nation, of which Bruce aspired to be king. First published in 1965, ROBERT BRUCE was quickly recognised as an indispensable guide to understanding Scotlands complex game of thrones and its medieval society. ![]() Book Synopsis A new in paperback edition commemorating the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, 1314 This classic edition of the definitive history of Robert Bruces life and career, during Scotlands tumultuous coming of age in the Wars of Independence, is one of the twentieth centurys bona-fide classics in historical writing. It tells the story of how Robert Bruce outwitted Edward I, defeated his son, Edward II and in so doing secured independence for Scotland. About the Book A new in paperback edition commemorating the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, 1314, this bona fide classic of historical writing is the definitive history of Robert Bruces life and career. ![]()
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