The Days Of Bruce: A Story From Scottish History

By Grace Aguilar

Book Overview

The Days of Bruce: A Story From Scottish History is a historical fiction novel written by Grace Aguilar. The book tells the story of Robert Bruce, a Scottish nobleman who led the Scottish army against the English during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century. The novel follows Bruce's journey from his initial defeat at the Battle of Methven to his eventual victory at the Battle of Bannockburn. Along the way, Bruce faces many challenges, including betrayal from his own men, imprisonment, and the loss of loved ones. The book also explores the political and social context of the time, including the tensions between the Scottish and English nobility, the role of the Church, and the struggles of ordinary people caught in the middle of the conflict. Aguilar's writing style is engaging and vivid, bringing the characters and events of Scottish history to life. The Days of Bruce is a compelling read for anyone interested in Scottish history, medieval warfare, or historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432538446
• ISBN13: 9781432538446
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"