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Scotland's By Sarah Crome
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"Scotland's First War of Independence" by Sarah Crome chronicles the period of Scottish history from the death of King Alexander III in 1286, through the invasion of Edward I of England and the uprising of William Wallace in 1297. It takes the reader beyond the death of Wallace in 1305 to the accession of Robert the Bruce and the desperate fight to free Scotland of English occupation. The book is divided into four parts: The End of a Golden Age; Fighting for a Lost Cause; Turning the Tide and The Price of Freedom. Each section is well illustrated with family trees, artefacts, documents, landscapes of sites today and battle reconstructions of scenes 700 years ago. Frequent maps show routes taken by both Wallace, Bruce and Edward I on their journeys during those times. A chronology helps the reader place events in perspective throughout a very complicated 40 year story. The attention to detail and use of imagery make this book unique and essential for those studying the era, and for those who simply love their heritage and a good story. |
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