BannockburnThis publication takes a foray into Scottish history, looking at the Battle of Bannockburn, at which Robert the Bruce's army vanquished Edward I. It begins with the military clashes during the initial stages of the Wars of Independence, culminating in an assessment of the Scottish victory. |
Contents
CHAPTER PAGE I THOUGHTS ON BANNOCKBURN I | 1 |
A TYPICAL EDWARDIAN ARMY | 22 |
TACTICS BEFORE BANNOCKBURN | 42 |
THE HISTORIANS OF BANNOCKBURN | 50 |
SUNDAY JUNE 23RD 1314 | 57 |
MONDAY JUNE 24TH 1314 | 73 |
AFTER BANNOCKBURN | 93 |
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