The History Of The Wars In Scotland: From The Battle Of The Grampian Hills In The Year 85, To The Battle Of Culloden In The Year 1746 (1783) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165114429)

""The History of the Wars in Scotland"" is a comprehensive account of the military conflicts that took place in Scotland from the Battle of the Grampian Hills in 85 AD to the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Written by John Lawrie and originally published in 1783, this book provides a detailed and factual overview of the various battles, skirmishes, and sieges that occurred throughout Scotland's history.The book is divided into chapters that cover specific periods of Scottish history, starting with the Roman conquest of Scotland and ending with the Jacobite uprising of 1745-1746. Each chapter provides a chronological account of the major battles and events of the period, along with descriptions of the strategies and tactics employed by the various armies involved.Throughout the book, Lawrie provides detailed information on the key figures and leaders involved in each conflict, including their backgrounds, motivations, and military prowess. He also discusses the political and social context of each conflict, explaining how factors such as religion, nationalism, and economics contributed to the outbreak of war.Overall, ""The History of the Wars in Scotland"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history or military history more broadly. It provides a comprehensive overview of Scotland's military past, and sheds light on the complex political and social forces that shaped the country's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Lawrie
ISBN-10: 1165114429
ISBN-13: 9781165114429
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 332
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d