192 Pages
by
Routledge
192 Pages
by
Routledge
192 Pages
by
Routledge
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First Published in 1974, The Black Douglas is both exciting and informative, is based on fourteenth century chronicles and documents, and is the first full account of Douglas’s eventful and dangerous career up to his celebrated death carrying Bruce's heart into battle against the Moors. James of Douglas, Robert Bruce's friend and lieutenant, was known variously to the English as Black Douglas... Read more
Map Prologue: Audience before Stirling 1. The Disinherited 2. The Disastrous Year 3. Douglas Regained 4. The Fortresses Fall 5. Bannockburn 6. Fortis Malleator Anglorum 7. Sorts of Traitors 8. The Truce that Failed 9. The Perfection of a General’s Skill 10. The Reign Fulfilled 11. The Last Commission Appendix I Appendix II Sources Bibliography Index
Biography
I. M. Davis is half Scottish and is well acquainted with the Border country that was the setting of so many of Douglas’s achievements.
