The Scottish Soldier of Fortune: Their Adventures and Achievements in the Armies of Europe (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781410205209)

Details the adventures and achievements during the 16th and 17th centuries of not only Scottish individuals, but in some instances entire Scottish regiments. More than 40,000 Scottish soldiers were in action on the continent during this era. Their stories were omitted from most Scottish histories. Scotsmen trained the armies and founded the fleets of Russia. For generations the old Scots Brigade of immortal memory was the boasted 'Bulwark of Holland'. Second to none in war and glory were the Scottish guard of the French Kings-that guard of which only four were left alive when Francis I gave up his sword on the field of Paris.

Author: James Grant
ISBN-10: 1410205207
ISBN-13: 9781410205209
Publisher: University Press of the Pacific
Language: English
Published: 04/25/2003
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.85d