Story of Stirling by Bruce Durie

Story of Stirling by Bruce Durie

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The story of how Stirling and its surroundings, by a mixture of geography, history, fate and planning, became what it is today. Illustrated with 120 pictures, the book explores the familiar and unfamiliar sides of central Scotland's premier town and includes some interesting and quirky facts.

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Story of Stirling by Bruce Durie

This book tells the amazing story of Stirling's history from earliest times to the modern day. Some of the most pivotal moments in Scottish history occurred in the city's surroundings, including the greatest military victory in Scottish memory. Exactly 700 years ago, an English army marched into Scotland intent on crushing Scottish resistance once and for all. The site they chose for their attack was Bannockburn - where the Scottish troops were waiting for them. One of King Edward's own knights captured the resolution of the Bruce's men: 'these men,' he said, 'will conquer or die.' And conquer they did, shattering the English army and harrying them all the way back to the border. But there is more to central Scotland's premier city than one battle: illustrated with 120 pictures and filled with curious, interesting and quirky facts throughout, this book will interest anyone who knows and loves this part of Scotland.
Dr Bruce Durie has an e-business consultancy and he also writes books, plays and screenplays. Bruce has written 'A Century of Glasgow' (Sutton 2000), 'Glasgow Past and Present' (Sutton 2001)
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ISBN 13 9780750932523
ISBN 10 075093252X
Title Story of Stirling
Author Bruce Durie
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 2003-05-05
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.