Bannockburn 1314 : The Battle 700 Years On

• Autore: Brown Chris
• Pubblicazione: Chicago : , : The History Press, , 2014; ©2014
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (260 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Bannockburn, Battle of, Scotland, 1314; Military history, Medieval
• Nota di contenuto: Title -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Introduction to the Second Edition -- Preface -- 1 The Story So Far: The War of Independence, 1296–1313 -- 2 What did the Combatants Fight for? -- 3 Lions and Leopards: The Careers of Robert I and Edward II -- 4 Sources and Interpretation -- 5 Brave Companies: The Armies of the English and the Scots -- 6 Going to the War: October 1313–May 1314 -- 7 Locating the Battle -- 8 Muster and March to Battle: 17–18 June 1314 to 22 June 1314 -- 9 The First Clash: The Entry, Evening of 23 June 1314 -- 10 The Second Clash: St Ninians and Cambuskenneth Abbey, Evening of 23 June 1314 -- 11 The Night of 23 June 1314 -- 12 The Great Battle at Stirling: 24 June 1314 -- 13 After the Fight -- Bibliography -- Abbreviations -- Plates -- Copyright
• Sommario/riassunto: This book provides an in-depth analysis of the Battle of Bannockburn, a pivotal event in the Wars of Scottish Independence. The author, with a background in medieval Scottish history, examines the military strategies and political implications of the battle fought between Robert I of Scotland and Edward II of England in 1314. The text explores the broader context of the war, the motivations of the combatants, and the aftermath of the battle, highlighting its impact on Scottish independence and medieval warfare. Aimed at historians and enthusiasts of medieval military history, the work offers insights into the methodologies of historical research and the challenges of interpreting limited historical evidence.
• Altri titoli varianti: Bannockburn 1314
• Titolo autorizzato: Bannockburn 1314
• ISBN: 0-7509-5495-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910150520603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II