The Hammer of the Scots: Edward I and the Scottish Wars of Independence

The Hammer of the Scots: Edward I and the Scottish Wars of Independence

by David Santiuste
The Hammer of the Scots: Edward I and the Scottish Wars of Independence

The Hammer of the Scots: Edward I and the Scottish Wars of Independence

by David Santiuste

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Overview

This detailed historical biography sheds new light on the thirteenth-century English King and military leader who waged war with Scotland.

Known to posterity as Scottorum Malleus—the Hammer of the Scots—Edward I was one of medieval England’s most formidable rulers. In this meticulously researched new history, David Santiuste offers a fresh interpretation of Edward’s military career, with a particular focus on his Scottish wars. The result is a revelatory portrait of a remarkable man whose struggles with tenacious opponents—including Robert the Bruce and William Wallace—have become the stuff of legend. 

There is a clear and perceptive account of important military events, notably the Battle of Falkirk, but the narrative also encompasses the wider impact of Edward’s campaigns. He attempted to mobilize resources—including men, money, and supplies—on an unprecedented scale. His wars affected people at all levels of society throughout the British Isles. 

David Santiuste presents a vivid description of Edward’s campaigns in Scotland, while also exploring their political background. Edward emerges as a man of great conviction, a commander and king who sought to bend Scotland to his will.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781473857650
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Limited
Publication date: 04/30/2015
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 240
File size: 6 MB

About the Author

David Santiuste studied history at the University of St Andrews. He has published articles on various aspects of late medieval culture, including warfare, and is a member of the Royal Historical Society. He currently lives in Edinburgh.
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