Publisher's Synopsis
The Invasion of Ireland by Edward Bruce is a historical book written by Caroline Colvin in 1901. The book is a detailed account of the invasion of Ireland by Edward Bruce, the younger brother of King Robert Bruce of Scotland, in 1315. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the political and military events that led to the invasion, including the tensions between the Anglo-Irish lords and the Gaelic Irish chieftains.The book also describes the military tactics employed by Edward Bruce and his army, including their use of guerrilla warfare and their successful siege of Dundalk. The author also delves into the reasons behind the ultimate failure of the invasion, including the lack of support from the Irish chieftains and the inability of the Scots to maintain their supply lines.The Invasion of Ireland by Edward Bruce is a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in medieval Irish and Scottish history. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed account of an important event in Irish history.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.
