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This engrossing biography of Robert the Bruce, Scotland's famous warrior-king, is adapted from the epic verse of John Barbour - a famous Scottish poet, who wrote his life's work in the Scots language. We hear tell of how the great king dealt with conflicts between the noble houses... Read Full Overview

This is a full translation of the Scottish epic "The Bruce." The poem is regarded as one of the key sources for the life of Robert the Bruce. It contains detailed notes explaining and simplifying the narrative, as well as contemporary accounts. The book includes "The Declaration... Read Full Overview

Excerpt from The Bruce: Being the Metrical History of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, Compiled A. D. 1375

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The Brus is a historical narrative poem written by Scottish poet John Barbour in the late 14th century. It tells the story of the Scottish War of Independence, focusing on the life and achievements of Robert the Bruce, who led the Scots to victory against England in the Battle... Read Full Overview

The Brus is a narrative poem written by John Barbour in the 14th century. It tells the story of the Scottish Wars of Independence and the life of Robert the Bruce, the King of Scotland. The poem is divided into 20 books and covers the period from 1298 to 1388. It describes the... Read Full Overview

This engrossing biography of Robert the Bruce, Scotland's famous warrior-king, is adapted from the epic verse of John Barbour - a famous Scottish poet, who wrote his life's work in the Scots language. We hear tell of how the great king dealt with conflicts between the noble houses... Read Full Overview

Barbour's Bruce (c. 1375) is the oldest substantial piece of literature in Older Scots. It narrates in four-stress couplets the feats of Robert Bruce and his supporters, most notably James Douglas and Thomas Randolph. Their heroic activities, including battles against... Read Full Overview

This epic poem tells the tale of Scotland's struggle for independence during the 14th century, weaving together mythology, history, and romance to create a rich and vivid tapestry of Scottish culture and identity. Written by celebrated poet John Barbour and later revised by... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

"The Bruce," by John Barbour, is a pivotal work of medieval Scottish literature and a crucial historical source. Written in the late 14th century, this epic poem recounts the life and struggles of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, during the Wars of Independence against England... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This epic poem tells the tale of Scotland's struggle for independence during the 14th century, weaving together mythology, history, and romance to create a rich and vivid tapestry of Scottish culture and identity. Written by celebrated poet John Barbour and later revised by... Read Full Overview

"The Bruce" is John Barbour's epic poem recounting the life and times of Robert the Bruce, one of Scotland's most revered kings. A cornerstone of Scottish history and medieval literature, this historical work chronicles the struggles and triumphs of Robert I, offering a poetic... Read Full Overview

"The Bruce" is John Barbour's epic poem recounting the life and times of Robert the Bruce, one of Scotland's most revered kings. A cornerstone of Scottish history and medieval literature, this historical work chronicles the struggles and triumphs of Robert I, offering a poetic... Read Full Overview