Publisher's Synopsis
""The Bruce: Being The Metrical History Of Robert The Bruce, King Of Scots"" is a historical epic poem written by John Barbour in the 14th century. The book recounts the life and achievements of Robert the Bruce, a Scottish king who led his country to independence from England in the early 14th century. The poem is written in Middle Scots and is considered one of the most important works of medieval Scottish literature. It covers Bruce's life from his youth, his struggles against the English, and his eventual victory at the Battle of Bannockburn. The book provides insight into the culture, politics, and military tactics of medieval Scotland, and is a valuable historical document. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, medieval literature, or epic poetry.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.
