“The Battle of Bannockburn
1314”
New Scottish Book Released
Today
A gripping
new book about the Battle of Bannockburn, written by historian Leonard James,
has been released today by Bretwalda Books as a printed book and ebook.
A book about the historic Battle of
Bannockburn, the great triumph by Robert Bruce of Edward II of England that won
independence for Scotland. The book is being released to mark the 700th
anniversary of the battle and to coincide with the Scottish referendum on
independence.
With most of Scotland in his hands, Robert
Bruce looked set to become undisputed King of Scotland - only the castle at
Stirling still held out. But then King Edward II of England came north with
perhaps the largest army ever fielded in Scotland by the English. Proud Edward
and his army advanced like some unstoppable monster, destroying everything in
their path. But Robert Bruce was waiting for them at Bannockburn. The resulting
battle would change history.
This book brings an exciting new look to
the Wars of Scottish Independence. The course of the campaign is given, but the
emphasis is on the Battle itself and the men who fought there. There are
detailed analyses of weapons, tactics and strategies, tactical diagrams explain
how the troops formed up and moved, and a study of the commanders. The course
of the battle is followed with the aid of maps, relating to the ground today.
The aftermath of the battle, its effects and importance to the progress of the
war are then described.
Author Leonard James says “I was delighted
to write this book as I have long had an interest in medieval warfare. By
walking the battlefield I was able to gain a unique insight into the course of
the action, while handling replica weapons and armour has allowed me to gain
new respect for the men who fought here.”
About the Author
Leonard James is an author of military
books. He comes from a military family that has fought in every major war since
at least the Crimean War, and probably before that. His forebears were mostly
cavalrymen, though his father served in the RAF. Leonard has made a particular
study of battlefields in Britain, walking over dozens of them to get an eye for
ground. He has also handled genuine and replica weapons to better understand
the use of pre-modern weapons and the men who wielded them.
Attached photos show:
1) The Book cover
2) Scottish Lowland spearman
3) English knight
4) The battlefield looking toward Stirling Castle
About the Book
Title: The Battle
of Bannockburn 1314
Author Leonard James
ISBN print 978-1-909698-89-5
ebook 978-1-910440-20-9
Publisher Bretwalda Books
Price £4.99
Get your copy HERE
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