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Wars of Scottish Independence: A Captivating Guide to the Battles Between the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England, Including the Impact Made by King Robert the Bruce Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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Explore the captivating events and people of the Wars of Scottish Independence

The borderland between Scotland and England has historically been a site of struggle, violence, and conflict. This was acutely so during the First Scottish War of Independence. The tumult during this medieval period was grand, presenting a historical stage filled with memorable larger-than-life figures such as Edward I, William Wallace, also known as "Braveheart”, and Robert de Bruce.

In this audiobook, you'll discover the revolutionary events that formed both Scottish and English history.

Wars of Scottish Independence: A Captivating Guide to the Battles Between the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England, Including the Impact Made by King Robert the Bruce includes topics such as:

  • Good Fences; Good Neighbors
  • Crisis
  • Defiance
  • The Martyr
  • Power Struggles
  • Inner Strife
  • The Battle of Bannockburn
  • A Worthy King
  • The Son of the Bruce & the Second War for Independence
  • And much, much more!

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Listening Length 3 hours and 12 minutes
Author Captivating History
Narrator David Patton
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date September 27, 2018
Publisher Captivating History
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07HQT8M6T
Best Sellers Rank #327,197 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#1,097 in Scotland History
#1,211 in Great Britain History (Audible Books & Originals)
#3,225 in Education (Audible Books & Originals)

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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2018
    kindle unlimited, good one to go along with William Wallace: A Captivating Guide to a Freedom Fighter and Martyr Who Impacted Scottish History and Scotland’s Independence from England

    Explore the captivating events and people of the Wars of Scottish Independence Free History BONUS Inside!

    The borderland between Scotland and England has historically been a site of struggle, violence, and conflict. This was acutely so during the First Scottish War of Independence. The tumult during this medieval period was grand, presenting a historical stage filled with memorable larger-than-life figures such as Edward I, William Wallace, also known as “Braveheart”, and Robert de Bruce. In this book, you'll discover the revolutionary events that formed both Scottish and English history.

    Wars of Scottish Independence: A Captivating Guide to the Battles Between the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England, Including the Impact Made by King Robert the Bruce includes topics such as: Good Fences; Good Neighbors Crisis Defiance The Martyr Power Struggles Inner Strife The Battle of Bannockburn A Worthy King The Son of the Bruce & the Second War for Independence And much, much more!

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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2018
    Wars of Scottish Independence was excellent.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2018
    This book puts the whole relatively recent vote for Scottish independence into perspective. It shows how England and Scotland have a long history of battles where thousands died, all in the name of the Scots trying to be free and the English trying to block them.

    It's also very evident from the material in the book that the Scottish movement for independence had to face two major foes, only one of which was the English. The other foe, just as problematic as the other was the in-fighting among the Scottish nobility with an almost constant struggle for power, a struggle which weakened the Scottish movement and may very well have cost them their independence.

    The person known as Braveheart is in the book along Edward I who ordered all Jews kicked out of England. He also wanted control of Scotland and the tax money he could get out of it. The fighting on both sides was vicious with many towns virtually wiped out, whether or not there was an actual battle or just a scorched-Earth type of thing.

    The book also shows the principle that those with the better technology will eventually win. The English technological superiority was in their long-bow. The arrows could decimate and attacking group of Scots. (Although why the Scots didn't just make Roman-type shields is beyond me.)

    The book also shows that England honored its treaties with Scotland just as well as the American government honored its own treaties with Native Americans.

    There's also a long list of references in this book. A very, very interesting book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2021
    This is a book in name only, they basically simply lifted text from the Encyclopedia Britannica and reprinted it, its the main source for this "book". Its full of typos and incorrect dates that are off by 800 years. Its so lousy they did not even bother to put in page numbers. Its just putrid. Do not buy this under any circumstances
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018
    Very brief, easy read, a few typos, but overall a good account of Scottish early history. Worth the time for a short overview.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2018
    Interesting if you are interested in Scottish history. I have trouble keeping all of the different battles straight and organized.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2022
    I'm a nerd for all people in a kilt and this book did a beautiful job departing information without turning it into a snooze fest. Great book!
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2018
    A very unique book ! Here we have s man very similarly to William Wallace. Fighting for Scottish Independence to gain an identity against the British . To this day I still have a problem with keeping straight the difference between Great Britain & surrounding countries . Maybe someone will write a book about it lol!I know this came later in History . They would be friends & then horrible enemies. And throughout the book would fight then make peace & then fight again.
    So, get a copy as I did & increase your knowledge of a lesser known historical figure!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brill
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2024
    I'm not Scottish but I loved the film braveheart, then after watching a film about Robert de Bruce I wanted to know more about Scottish history and this book helped, there was even a small mention of grayfriars. Thank you for a spectacular rrad.
  • Rob P.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not very detailed
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2019
    No illustrations
  • Billnot
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good clear read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2018
    This book explained the complicated Scottish early history
  • PC
    1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2019
    Sent it back and got a fefund. It's little more than a thick pamphlet, and not a thick book as I expected.
    Certainly not worth that price.