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This epic poem tells the tale of Scotland's struggle for independence during the 14th century, weaving together mythology, history, and romance to create a rich and vivid tapestry of Scottish culture and identity. Written by celebrated poet John Barbour and later revised by... Read Full Overview

This engrossing biography of Robert the Bruce, Scotland's famous warrior-king, is adapted from the epic verse of John Barbour - a famous Scottish poet, who wrote his life's work in the Scots language. We hear tell of how the great king dealt with conflicts between the noble houses... Read Full Overview

This engrossing biography of Robert the Bruce, Scotland's famous warrior-king, is adapted from the epic verse of John Barbour - a famous Scottish poet, who wrote his life's work in the Scots language. We hear tell of how the great king dealt with conflicts between the noble houses... Read Full Overview

Excerpt from The Bruce: Being the Metrical History of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, Compiled A. D. 1375

The Brus is a narrative poem written by John Barbour in the 14th century. It tells the story of the Scottish Wars of Independence and the life of Robert the Bruce, the King of Scotland. The poem is divided into 20 books and covers the period from 1298 to 1388. It describes the... Read Full Overview

The Brus is a historical narrative poem written by Scottish poet John Barbour in the late 14th century. It tells the story of the Scottish War of Independence, focusing on the life and achievements of Robert the Bruce, who led the Scots to victory against England in the Battle... Read Full Overview

Barbour's Bruce (c. 1375) is the oldest substantial piece of literature in Older Scots. It narrates in four-stress couplets the feats of Robert Bruce and his supporters, most notably James Douglas and Thomas Randolph. Their heroic activities, including battles against odds and... Read Full Overview

""The Bruce: Being The Metrical History Of Robert The Bruce, King Of Scots"" is a historical epic poem by John Barbour that tells the story of Robert the Bruce, a Scottish king who led his country to independence from England in the 14th century. The poem is written in Middle... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview