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Robert the Bruce Trilogy #3
After Bannockburn
After his decisive victory at Bannockburn Robert Bruce consolidates his rule over Scotland, but Edward II of England maintains his claim to be the overlord of the country and refuses to recognise Robert as King of Scots.
Robert decides to put pressure on Edward by raiding northern England unmercifully and invading Ireland, ruled by Edward of England. He makes his brother, Edward, Earl of Carrick, High King of Ireland but when Carrick is killed at the Battle of Faughart, Robert’s dream of wresting control of Ireland from English rule is dashed.
It leaves Robert vulnerable as the Bruce dynasty now has no male heir. Meanwhile Edward of England faces serious problems at home, not helped by the unpopularity of his relationship with his favourite, Hugh Despenser.
‘After Bannockburn’ tells of the epic struggle between the two men, which dominates the rest of their lives. The story is told mainly through the eyes of two Northumbrian brothers who rise to knighthood in the service of King Robert and who are instrumental in securing the eventual independence of Scotland.
Robert decides to put pressure on Edward by raiding northern England unmercifully and invading Ireland, ruled by Edward of England. He makes his brother, Edward, Earl of Carrick, High King of Ireland but when Carrick is killed at the Battle of Faughart, Robert’s dream of wresting control of Ireland from English rule is dashed.
It leaves Robert vulnerable as the Bruce dynasty now has no male heir. Meanwhile Edward of England faces serious problems at home, not helped by the unpopularity of his relationship with his favourite, Hugh Despenser.
‘After Bannockburn’ tells of the epic struggle between the two men, which dominates the rest of their lives. The story is told mainly through the eyes of two Northumbrian brothers who rise to knighthood in the service of King Robert and who are instrumental in securing the eventual independence of Scotland.
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196 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 15, 2014
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About the author
H.A. Culley
42 books32 followersH.A. Culley served in the Army for twenty four years during which time he had a variety of unusual jobs. These included commanding an Arab unit in the desert for three years and a tour as the military attaché in Beirut in the late seventies.
After leaving the Army he became the business manager of a large independent school for twenty years before moving into marketing and fundraising. He has also been involved in two major historical projects and now works for an educational charity.
He has given talks on historical subjects for several years and the research involved provided his inspiration for writing historical fiction.
He has three adult children and lives near Holy Island in Northumberland with his wife and two Bernese Mountain Dogs.
After leaving the Army he became the business manager of a large independent school for twenty years before moving into marketing and fundraising. He has also been involved in two major historical projects and now works for an educational charity.
He has given talks on historical subjects for several years and the research involved provided his inspiration for writing historical fiction.
He has three adult children and lives near Holy Island in Northumberland with his wife and two Bernese Mountain Dogs.
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March 24, 2017
Scotland the Brave
This review is from: After Bannockburn: Robert the Bruce (Robert the Bruce Trilogy Book 3) (Kindle Edition)
Don't expect Sir Walter Scott and you will probably find this to be pretty good historical fiction. The action, as the title implies, is the later period of Robert the Bruce's reign thru his death. The novel ends with the deaths of the Black Douglas and some of the fictional characters thru whom the story has been told. As with the first two volumes, this book is rife with historical detail, action, romance and adventure. I hope more is to follow.
This review is from: After Bannockburn: Robert the Bruce (Robert the Bruce Trilogy Book 3) (Kindle Edition)
Don't expect Sir Walter Scott and you will probably find this to be pretty good historical fiction. The action, as the title implies, is the later period of Robert the Bruce's reign thru his death. The novel ends with the deaths of the Black Douglas and some of the fictional characters thru whom the story has been told. As with the first two volumes, this book is rife with historical detail, action, romance and adventure. I hope more is to follow.
July 26, 2024
Good book
Just as good as the other two in the trilogy very pleased with it the trilogy was good glad I bought it
Just as good as the other two in the trilogy very pleased with it the trilogy was good glad I bought it
March 19, 2017
Very good read
A very good trilogy well worth reading. History combined with some fictional characters keeps the reader interested. The 3 books all flow well into each other. I'm actually sad that i have finished them all.
A very good trilogy well worth reading. History combined with some fictional characters keeps the reader interested. The 3 books all flow well into each other. I'm actually sad that i have finished them all.
May 7, 2016
Authoritatively written and well researched
The main characters were well developed and totally enveloped the reader. I would highly recommend any books by this author as being true depictions of the period.
The main characters were well developed and totally enveloped the reader. I would highly recommend any books by this author as being true depictions of the period.
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