{"product_id":"clan-leslie-bagtown-clans-9798316569175","title":"Clan Leslie: A Concise History of One of Scotland's Most Enduring Noble Families","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, \u003cb\u003eClan Leslie\u003c\/b\u003e stood as a name of great honor-brave in battle, wise in counsel, and loyal to the crown. Their story is one of strength, \u003cb\u003espirit\u003c\/b\u003e, and noble deeds, rooted in the rolling landscapes of Aberdeenshire and the fertile Lowlands. From the storied halls of Leslie Castle to distant battlefields across Europe, this booklet invites you into a legacy of courage and pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside you'll discover -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorman Origins \u0026amp; Crusader Knights: \u003c\/b\u003e follow Bartholomew the Norman's arrival in Scotland, the clan's early rise to prominence, and the enduring call to \"Grip Fast.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eService to Kings \u0026amp; Country: \u003c\/b\u003e how Leslies became trusted soldiers, bishops, and royal advisors-shaping parliaments, courts, and campaigns from Bannockburn to the Reformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBattles, Feuds \u0026amp; Alliances: \u003c\/b\u003e pivotal encounters with rival clans, daring exploits on Continental battlefields, and the marriages that broadened Leslie influence far beyond Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCastles \u0026amp; Heartlands: \u003c\/b\u003e explore Leslie Castle, Fyvie, and other grand estates that anchored the clan's power and sheltered generations of proud lairds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSymbols of Identity: \u003c\/b\u003e the griffin crest, bold tartan, and modern clan gatherings that still unite Leslie descendants worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you bear the name, seek a noble past, or simply relish tales of \u003cb\u003espirit\u003c\/b\u003e, loyalty, and lasting fame, this insightfully researched, vividly told booklet opens the world of \u003cb\u003eClan Leslie\u003c\/b\u003e-proud, steadfast, and gripping fast through history's storms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bagtown Clans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798316569175\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.10d","brand":"Bagtown Clans","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47201049182463,"sku":"9798316569175","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f4572783-d938-4b16-81dc-319ab0fb774f.jpg?v=1756788717","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/clan-leslie-bagtown-clans-9798316569175","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}