Author: Colm McNamee
Publisher: Birlinn
ISBN: 0857904965
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
The life of Robert Bruce is one of the greatest comeback stories in history. Heir and magnate, shrewd politician, briefly 'king of summer' and then a desperate fugitive who nevertheless returned from exile to recover the kingdom he claimed, Bruce became a gifted military leader and a wise statesman, a leader with vision and energy. Colm McNamee combines the most up to date scholarship on this crucial figure in the history of the British Isles with lucid explanation of the medieval context, so that readers of all backgrounds can appreciate Bruce's enormous contribution to the historical impact not just on Scotland, but on England and Ireland too. It is designed to encourage popular reassessment of Bruce as politician, warrior, monarch and saviour of Scottish identity from extinction at the hands of the Edwardian superstate. Peeling back the layers of misconception and propaganda, the author paints an accurate, sympathetic but balanced portrait of a much beloved national hero who has fallen out of fashion of late for no good reason.
Robert Bruce
Author: Colm McNamee
Publisher: Birlinn
ISBN: 0857904965
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
The life of Robert Bruce is one of the greatest comeback stories in history. Heir and magnate, shrewd politician, briefly 'king of summer' and then a desperate fugitive who nevertheless returned from exile to recover the kingdom he claimed, Bruce became a gifted military leader and a wise statesman, a leader with vision and energy. Colm McNamee combines the most up to date scholarship on this crucial figure in the history of the British Isles with lucid explanation of the medieval context, so that readers of all backgrounds can appreciate Bruce's enormous contribution to the historical impact not just on Scotland, but on England and Ireland too. It is designed to encourage popular reassessment of Bruce as politician, warrior, monarch and saviour of Scottish identity from extinction at the hands of the Edwardian superstate. Peeling back the layers of misconception and propaganda, the author paints an accurate, sympathetic but balanced portrait of a much beloved national hero who has fallen out of fashion of late for no good reason.
Publisher: Birlinn
ISBN: 0857904965
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
The life of Robert Bruce is one of the greatest comeback stories in history. Heir and magnate, shrewd politician, briefly 'king of summer' and then a desperate fugitive who nevertheless returned from exile to recover the kingdom he claimed, Bruce became a gifted military leader and a wise statesman, a leader with vision and energy. Colm McNamee combines the most up to date scholarship on this crucial figure in the history of the British Isles with lucid explanation of the medieval context, so that readers of all backgrounds can appreciate Bruce's enormous contribution to the historical impact not just on Scotland, but on England and Ireland too. It is designed to encourage popular reassessment of Bruce as politician, warrior, monarch and saviour of Scottish identity from extinction at the hands of the Edwardian superstate. Peeling back the layers of misconception and propaganda, the author paints an accurate, sympathetic but balanced portrait of a much beloved national hero who has fallen out of fashion of late for no good reason.
Robert Bruce and the Community of the Realm of Scotland
Author: G W S Barrow
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 0748693300
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
An Edinburgh Classic edition to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 0748693300
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
An Edinburgh Classic edition to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314
All In
Author: Robert Bruce Shaw
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781400216031
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
What makes great leaders like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk extraordinary? All In shows leaders and aspiring leaders how obsession can fuel the most incredible success, but also take a toll on a leader, his or her family and work colleagues.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781400216031
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
What makes great leaders like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk extraordinary? All In shows leaders and aspiring leaders how obsession can fuel the most incredible success, but also take a toll on a leader, his or her family and work colleagues.
Bannockburn
Author: David Cornell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780300207941
Category : Bannockburn, Battle of, Scotland, 1314
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Cornell sets the iconic battle in political and military context and focuses new attention on the roles of Robert and Edward in the events leading to the build-up of their armies. He reassesses both the crucial melee fought on the second day and the casualties suffered by the English.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780300207941
Category : Bannockburn, Battle of, Scotland, 1314
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Cornell sets the iconic battle in political and military context and focuses new attention on the roles of Robert and Edward in the events leading to the build-up of their armies. He reassesses both the crucial melee fought on the second day and the casualties suffered by the English.
Robert the Bruce
Author: Stephen Spinks
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445685086
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
A new and revealing portrait of the king behind the legend during the turmoil of the First Scottish Wars of Independence, based on primary sources.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445685086
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
A new and revealing portrait of the king behind the legend during the turmoil of the First Scottish Wars of Independence, based on primary sources.
Robert the Bruce
Author: Michael Penman
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300148720
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 473
Book Description
Robert the Bruce (1274-1329) was the famous unifier of Scotland and defeater of the English at Bannockburn - the legendary hero responsible for Scottish independence. Michael Penman retells the story of Robert's rise - his part in William Wallace's revolt against Edward I, his seizing of the Scottish throne after murdering his great rival John Comyn, his excommunication, and devastating battles against an enemy Scottish coalition - climaxing in his victory over Edward II's forces in June 1314. He then draws attention to the second part of the king's life after the victory that made his name.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300148720
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 473
Book Description
Robert the Bruce (1274-1329) was the famous unifier of Scotland and defeater of the English at Bannockburn - the legendary hero responsible for Scottish independence. Michael Penman retells the story of Robert's rise - his part in William Wallace's revolt against Edward I, his seizing of the Scottish throne after murdering his great rival John Comyn, his excommunication, and devastating battles against an enemy Scottish coalition - climaxing in his victory over Edward II's forces in June 1314. He then draws attention to the second part of the king's life after the victory that made his name.
The Way to True Peace and Rest
Author: Robert Bruce
Publisher: Banner of Truth
ISBN: 9781848717497
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
It was said of Robert Bruce that 'no man in his time spake with such evidence and power of the Spirit'. One is certainly left with that impression after reading The Way to True Peace and Rest, his six sermons on Isaiah 38, a chapter that records the illness that afflicted King Hezekiah of Judah and his reaction to it. Although various sicknesses are common to all humanity, yet people react in very different ways when such trials are visited upon them. With a wonderful blend of faithful exposition, keen insight, and practical application, Bruce urges his hearers to 'take heed to the various aspects of this account, that we may learn how to conduct ourselves in the event of our suffering some serious disease; thus, learning from King Hezekiah's behaviour, we may come to obtain the same comfort he experienced.' Translated and edited by David C. Searle.
Publisher: Banner of Truth
ISBN: 9781848717497
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
It was said of Robert Bruce that 'no man in his time spake with such evidence and power of the Spirit'. One is certainly left with that impression after reading The Way to True Peace and Rest, his six sermons on Isaiah 38, a chapter that records the illness that afflicted King Hezekiah of Judah and his reaction to it. Although various sicknesses are common to all humanity, yet people react in very different ways when such trials are visited upon them. With a wonderful blend of faithful exposition, keen insight, and practical application, Bruce urges his hearers to 'take heed to the various aspects of this account, that we may learn how to conduct ourselves in the event of our suffering some serious disease; thus, learning from King Hezekiah's behaviour, we may come to obtain the same comfort he experienced.' Translated and edited by David C. Searle.
Bell
Author: Robert V. Bruce
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 9780801496912
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
A reprint of the 1973 biography of the American inventor. Divided into pre-telephone, telephone, and post-telephone sections, also covers his work with the Smithsonian, the deaf, the National Geographic Society, and Science magazine. Paper edition ($12.95) not seen. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 9780801496912
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
A reprint of the 1973 biography of the American inventor. Divided into pre-telephone, telephone, and post-telephone sections, also covers his work with the Smithsonian, the deaf, the National Geographic Society, and Science magazine. Paper edition ($12.95) not seen. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Astral Dynamics
Author: Robert Bruce
Publisher: Hampton Roads
ISBN: 9781571746160
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Specific instructions on how to dream lucidly and consciously leave one's body. Describes various methods of achieving the out-of-body state and what to do once there"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Hampton Roads
ISBN: 9781571746160
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Specific instructions on how to dream lucidly and consciously leave one's body. Describes various methods of achieving the out-of-body state and what to do once there"--Provided by publisher.
The Mystery of the Lord's Supper
Author: Robert Bruce
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Communion sermons
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Delivered in St. Giles, Edinburgh, in 1589, the sacramental doctrine of Bruce's sermons has passed into the very soul of the Church to which he was so touchingly devoted and which he so steadfastly served. --
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Communion sermons
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Delivered in St. Giles, Edinburgh, in 1589, the sacramental doctrine of Bruce's sermons has passed into the very soul of the Church to which he was so touchingly devoted and which he so steadfastly served. --