British & Irish History: C 1000 To C 1500

BIC code: HBCH
See also: History & Archaeology

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  The Present And The Past In Medieval Irish Chronicles - Nicholas Evans - Hardback
  Ireland has the most substantive corpus of annalistic chronicles for the early period in Western Europe, and they are crucial sources for understanding the Gaelic world. This book analyses the principle Irish chronicles, especially the 'Annals of Ulster', 'Annals of Tigernacht' and 'Chronicum Scotorum'.
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  In The Footsteps Of Robert The Bruce - Alan Young - Paperback
  Young and Stead take the reader on Bruce's journey, from his birth in south-west Scotland to his kingship and triumph at Bannockburn. It also includes six essay panels that depict particular aspects of Bruce's history in more detail.
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  In The Footsteps Of William Wallace - Alan Young - Paperback
  The real history behind the legend of William Wallace is more exciting and dramatic than has been portrayed in stories. This book takes the reader on a journey through Wallace's short, but spectacular, career.
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  £80.00
  Border Liberties And Loyalties: North-East England, C.1200 To C.1400 - Matthew J. Holford - Hardback
  This is an examination of the organisation of power and society in north-east England over two crucial centuries in the emergence of the English 'state' - c.1200 to c.1400.
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  Galloglass 1250-1600: Gaelic Mercenary Warrior - Fergus Cannan - Paperback
  Galloglass, from the Gaelic gallóglaigh for 'foreign warriors', were mercenaries from the Western Isles of Scotland who fought in the retinues of Irish magnates. This work looks at the clan and family structures of the galloglass, their performance in battle, their weapons and armor and how these were made and by whom.
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  The Wallace Book - Paperback
  Through his personality, ingenuity and ability, William Wallace initiated a resistance movement which ultimately secured Scotland's freedom and independence. This book investigates what is known of the medieval warrior's career from various sources, most of which, unusually for a national hero, were created by his enemies.
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  Land, Law And People In Medieval Scotland - Cynthia J. Neville - Hardback
  This book examines the encounter between Gaels and Europeans in Scotland in the central Middle Ages, offering insights into an important period in the formation of the Scots' national identity.
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  Bannockburn 1314: A New History - Chris Brown - Paperback
  A history of the most celebrated battle between Scotland and England in which Robert the Bruce defeated the forces of Edward II.
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  Scottish Saga: The Kingship In Eclipse 1286-1328 - Andrew McCulloch - Hardback
  Aimed at the general reader, this title throws a new light on the turbulent period in Scottish history which followed the death of Alexander III and ended with the final recognition of Robert Bruce as king of Scots.
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  The Search For Salvation - Audrey-Beth Fitch - Hardback
  This is an interdisciplinary study of lay faith in Scotland in the later Middle Ages. It examines both the religious ideas and practices of the people, and the ways in which these were shaped by images in literature, art and church writings.