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The Life Of Robert Bruce, King Of Scots

- A Poem (1729)

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The Life of Robert Bruce, King of Scots: A Poem is a historical work by John Harvey, first published in 1729. The book is a poetic retelling of the life and reign of Robert Bruce, a legendary figure in Scottish history who led his country to independence from English rule in the 14th century. The poem covers Bruce's early life, his struggles against the English, and his eventual victory at the Battle of Bannockburn. It also explores his personal relationships, including his marriage to Elizabeth de Burgh and his friendship with James Douglas, as well as his spiritual journey and his role as a leader of the Scottish people. Harvey's work is notable for its use of vivid imagery and its evocative portrayal of Bruce's character and motivations. The book was well-received upon its initial publication and has since become a classic of Scottish literature. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Scotland and the life of one of its most iconic figures.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163899717
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 254
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x13 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 345 g.
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 23. Maj 2024

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The Life of Robert Bruce, King of Scots: A Poem is a historical work by John Harvey, first published in 1729. The book is a poetic retelling of the life and reign of Robert Bruce, a legendary figure in Scottish history who led his country to independence from English rule in the 14th century. The poem covers Bruce's early life, his struggles against the English, and his eventual victory at the Battle of Bannockburn. It also explores his personal relationships, including his marriage to Elizabeth de Burgh and his friendship with James Douglas, as well as his spiritual journey and his role as a leader of the Scottish people. Harvey's work is notable for its use of vivid imagery and its evocative portrayal of Bruce's character and motivations. The book was well-received upon its initial publication and has since become a classic of Scottish literature. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Scotland and the life of one of its most iconic figures.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.

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