1314: the Year of Bannockburn, Hardcover by Watson, Callum, Like New Used, Fr...

by Callum Watson

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1314: the Year of Bannockburn, Hardcover by Watson, Callum, ISBN 1399035185, ISBN-13 9781399035187, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US An in-depth study of the Battle of Bannockburn, exploring the strategic preparations and the battle's pivotal impact on future Scottish-English Battle of Bannockburn has long been recognized as one of the most influential moments in Scottish history. The fighting that took place on 23rd and 24th June 1314 is frequently presented as a stirring tale of how a small but committed and well-organized militia army can overcome a larger, better-resourced foe, as well as a crucial early turning point in the long, bitter, and destructive conflicts between Scotland and in England in the late medieval and early modern period. This book offers an in-depth study of the immediate context of the battle, looking in detail at the preparations that both sides undertook in the months leading up to the conflict, and the reactions of the two sides to the outcome following months, aspects which have been overlooked in previous Callum Watson considers the state of affairs in Scotland in the autumn of 1313 and how this influenced Edward II's decision to invade Scotland in 1314. He explores the possibility that King Robert was unwell during this period and considers the influence this had on the outlook and activities of both sides leading up to the battle. He reconstructs the initial Scottish response to this threat, while examining the preparations made by the En

• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books The Limited
• Year: 2024
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9781399035187
• Condition: Fine

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