{"product_id":"2026770001780-secondhand-robert-the-bruce-and-the-struggle-for-scottish-independence","title":"Robert The Bruce: And The Struggle For Scottish Independence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work of historical biography, this authoritative volume chronicles the life of Robert the Bruce against the turbulent backdrop of medieval Scotland's fight for sovereignty. Sir Herbert Maxwell draws on primary sources and scholarly rigor to present a vivid portrait of one of history's most celebrated warrior-kings, tracing his path from a nobleman of divided loyalties to the undisputed champion of Scottish independence. The narrative details the pivotal military campaigns, political intrigues, and personal sacrifices that defined Bruce's reign, culminating in the decisive victory at Bannockburn in 1314. Written with the measured authority of a Victorian historian, Maxwell illustrates how Bruce's tenacity and strategic brilliance forged a nation's identity and secured its place among the sovereign kingdoms of Europe. A compelling and meticulously researched account, it remains an essential read for anyone captivated by the drama of medieval history and the enduring spirit of Scottish nationhood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887893983451,"sku":"2026770001780-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/7a7a5516-ecd3-4ba7-9bf2-751da6ee5f0e.png?v=1781748046","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770001780-secondhand-robert-the-bruce-and-the-struggle-for-scottish-independence","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}