A DUNFERMLINE historian, writer and broadcaster has penned a biography about Robert The Bruce.
Pocket Giants – Robert the Bruce, by Fiona Watson (right), takes readers on the journey of one of the greatest war leaders of medieval Europe.
Coinciding the release with the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn the book is described by publishers, The History Press, as a “towering example of an underdog capable of turning disadvantage into advantage and winning the day through talent and sheer determination”.
From disastrous beginnings after he took the throne of Scotland, having murdered a powerful rival, Robert became a military leader of consummate genius.
The book tells his story of throwing away the rulebook of medieval warfare, which favoured the mounted knight and remodelling the Scottish army as a disciplined, audacious band of brothers capable of surprising castles, raiding and blackmailing as far south as Yorkshire and even defeating a mighty English army in pitched battle.
Fiona Watson’s most recent book was Macbeth – A True Story.
She also presents Scottish stories for Radio 4’s Making History programme. Having been heavily involved in preparations for Bannockburn’s 700th anniversary Fiona has also written a graphic novel for the National Trust for Scotland.
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