On the Trail of Robert the Bruce

An immersive journey through the life and legacy of Scotland's hero-king, featuring 67 places to visit and a narrative that captures the love, laughter, pain and passion of one of history's greatest eras.

Follow the trail of Robert the Bruce from boyhood through his greatest victory — and discover the story of Scottish independence.

About the Ebook

This book charts the story of Scotland's hero-king from his boyhood, through his days of indecision as Scotland suffered under the English yoke, to his assumption of the crown exactly six months after the death of William Wallace. Here is the astonishing blow by blow account of how, against fearful odds, Bruce led the Scots to win their greatest ever victory. Bannockburn was not the end of the story. The war against English oppression lasted another 14 years. Bruce lived just long enough to see his dreams of an independent Scotland come to fruition in 1328 with the signing of the Treaty of Edinburgh. 67 places to visit in Scotland and elsewhere. One general map, three location maps and a map of Bruce-connected sites in Ireland. Bannockburn battle plan. Drawings and reproductions of rarely seen illustrations. The trail leads us to Bruce sites in Scotland, many of the little known and forgotten battle sites in northern England, and as far afield as the Bruce monuments in Andalusia and Jerusalem. On the Trail of Robert the Bruce is not all blood and gore. It brings out the love and laughter, pain and passion of one of the great eras of Scottish history.

Why You'll Love This Ebook

• 67 places to visit in Scotland and beyond connected to Robert the Bruce.
• Features maps, battle plans, and rare illustrations including Bruce sites in Ireland, Spain and Jerusalem.
• Not all blood and gore — brings out the love, laughter, pain and passion of this era.
• Perfect for history enthusiasts, Scottish heritage tourists, and anyone wanting to understand the making of Scottish independence.

About the Author

David R Ross lives in East Kilbride. A keen motorcyclist and amateur historian, for years he has spent every free moment visiting historic sites, battlefields and castles across Scotland and beyond. He has immersed himself in finding out as much as he can about Scotland's greatest heroes.

Publication Details

Publisher: Luath Press

Publication Date: 9 May 2024

Print Length: 190 pages

ISBN (Ebook): 9781804252161

Format: Ebook

Language: English

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