Wars of Scottish Independence: A History from Beginning to End

by Hourly History

Discover the remarkable history of the Wars of Scottish Independence... Free BONUS Inside! The Wars of Scottish Independence were a series of conflicts between Scotland and England that spanned more than sixty years during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. These wars led directly to the establishment of Scotland as an independent, sovereign country and to the emergence of two of Scotland’s best-known national heroes, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. Yet these wars are much more than a simple struggle on the part of Scotland to free itself from English incursions. Some of the men who became kings of Scotland during this period were not just opposed to Scottish independence—they were directly sponsored by the English king. These wars are not only a story of Scotland versus England; they had complex causes and a large cast of characters with motives that were not always clear and who sometimes changed sides more than once. These wars also have a close connection with the wars being fought by England against France at the same time which gave rise to the Auld Alliance, a friendly connection between France and Scotland that persists to the present day. This is the complex, complicated, and occasionally tragic story of sixty of the most turbulent years in British history. This is the story of the Wars of Scottish Independence. Discover a plethora of topics such as The Succession Crisis William Wallace’s War Robert the Bruce An Uneasy Peace The Pretender to the Throne Return of the King And much more!So if you want a concise and informative book on the Wars of Scottish Independence, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access!

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Scotland, War, Ebooks, Military History

111 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 17, 2019

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Reviews

[Brooke (B for Books) · Rating 4 out of 5]

1200-1300th centuries are the time period of this historical account. Scotland's fight for independence from England has always been more than just political. The people have heart, as demonstrated by revered leaders like Robert the Bruce and William Wallace. I learned about how the invention of the powerful and very scary longbow affected warfare before the invention of gunpowder. This was an informative 30-40 minute read.

pair this reading with: The Hundred Years War and a bio of William Wallace


The border between Scotland and England is still almost precisely as it was agreed in 1357,

The first phase of the Wars of Scottish Independence, from 1296-1328, has become known as the First War of Scottish Independence and produced clear-cut military victories and saw the emergence of two men who have become national heroes in Scotland: William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. The second phase, from 1332-1357, which culminated in the Treaty of Berwick, has become known as the Second War of Scottish Independence but is much more difficult to follow, and it is only recently that historians have classified this series of conflicts as being part of a single war.

The Auld Alliance created during these wars is still remembered fondly in both countries, and there is an affection between France and Scotland which is generally not shared by other parts of the United Kingdom.

[Anil Swarup · Rating 3 out of 5]

Complex history of Scottish wars of independence has been brought out quite succinctly in a brief description by Hourly History as only they can without missing out any major aspect of these wars. The book provides you a flavour of such complexities.

[Jerry Jares · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book satisfied my curiosity about the 'big picture' of the Scots fights with the English.  I was surprised to see that the French were involved.  When kings did not beget heirs before their deaths, it certainly caused much grief and trouble for the king's subjects.

Another interesting part of this book was the discussion of firepower in these times of trouble.  There was some interesting comparison of the longbow vs. the crossbow in warfare.  The comment was made that this was the most powerful force until gunpowder entered the picture many generations later.

I've often heard of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce in relationship with Scotland but did not understand their importance.  This book brings their valor to the fore and explains why they are such heroes in Scottish history.  This book is well-written and a good overview of many years of fractious fighting. 

[Neil Brunton · Rating 4 out of 5]

The end ,for most

I really enjoyed reading this book,partially as my home town was attacked by Edward 111 on quite a few occasions and in the end he burnt my home town to the ground ,Haddington.But I feel we have another Edward baliol in Scotland in the sense that she keeps talking about Scottish independence when at least 55% if Scots want nothing to do with her ,so maybe the fight for independence is still going on, but this time the majority would rather keep the union .it just shows that there is always ambitious people wanting something in Scotland even when they don't have the support

[Dwane Starlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite informative & detailed. I came away from my perusal more knowledgeable of the century of turmoil that was brought upon Scotland. Obviously more to the search that contained in the movie, "Bravehear!" It is good to have a better understanding of the chronology or time line complete with names of participants.
Additionally I was shocked at how the English treated the Scots. I now understand why many of the colonies left the British Empire.
However, the Scots were not innocent & probably self-destructive.

[James Crawford · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book goes into how England ended up ruling over Scotland, the 1237 invasion of Scotland by England which lead to around 20,000 civilian deaths, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce and their successful wars against the British, how Scotland won its independence, The Hundred Years War, the Black Death and how that had an effect on England and other areas and other things that happened leading to the eventual permanent independence for Scotland.

The book is well done but I would also recommend looking at some You Tube videos about this topic.

[Stefano · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short and condensed account of the (roughly) two wars of independence that were fought in Scotland. An history lesson at its core, it is still and svelt and enjoyable read.

Not much to say about this one, except a bit more detail on the battles and personalities involved would have been nice. Mostly recommended for dates and names, more than for the narrative.

[PIETER · Rating 3 out of 5]

This short history covered a truly long medieval period of very changeable interchanges between Scotland, several English kings named Edward and an on-again off-again interest in Scotland by France. Norway entered the picture as well. The history is not great but it's not meant to be. It gives some facts and fills in some gaps. I encourage hourly histories to keep up the good work.

[Mike O'Beirne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hourly History Offers Another Goodread

As usual, a very easy to read, well written history. Keeps your interest and you learn a bit more about the years of English/Scottish conflict.

[Gksjr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good summary

This is a pretty good summary of the Scottish Wars of Independence. I did spot one error: Richard II was the grandson of Edward III. His father was Edward, the Black Prince, who was the son of Edward III.

[David Parker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Walls make for good neighbors

This period of Scottish history was totally unknown to me and therefore an interesting read. We will wait and see if the Brexit brings Scotland out of Great Britain and back to the EU.

[William O. Robertson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent overview of those wanting to understand the differences between Scottish and English viewpoints based upon their conflicted pasts. This series is especially recommended for those that will be visiting Scotland for the first time.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting

Interesting read, very informative, sometimes a bit had to follow. But nevertheless a good read that i would recommend to students of the history of Scotland.

[Tami · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear and Concise

Most books of this nature get so bogged down in the "actors" that it gets confusing to the reader and makes the narrative difficult to follow. This one didn't fall into that trap.

[George Polansky · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting review of this era.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wars of Scottish Independence

A very concise early history of Scottish rulers and wars with England. I didn’t know that Robert the Bruce was so I’ll when he died.

[Leslie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. It was easy to follow and keep in order.
I will read more of these

[Robbie Sheerin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun quick history lesson

[Lynn Schultz · Rating 5 out of 5]

great work

Another great job by Hourly History. This small book packs a lot of information into a readable format. Highly recommended.

[Bill · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a mess.

[Chiara.L]

This book is written in such a simple way that approaching history after a very long time is a pleasure.

Moreover, I fangirled a lot because of reference to things named in outlander xD .