TY - BOOK AU - Murison,Alexander Falconer AU - Brown,Joseph TI - King Robert the Bruce T2 - Famous Scots Series, 29 AV - DA PY - 2014/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Robert I, King of Scots, 1274-1329 KW - Scotland -- Kings and rulers -- Biography N1 - Release date is 2014-01-18; Produced by sp1nd, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified N2 - "King Robert the Bruce" by Alexander Falconer Murison is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and legacy of Robert the Bruce, a pivotal figure in Scotland’s fight for independence during the reigns of Edward I and II of England. It delves into themes of patriotism, ambition, and political complexity as Bruce rises to prominence in a time of conflict. The opening portion of the book introduces the historical context following the execution of Sir William Wallace, portraying a Scotland that appears to be on the brink of submission to English control. However, the narrative hints at the resilient spirit of the Scottish people, rejuvenated by the emergence of Robert the Bruce, initially an ally of the English King but now a potential leader in the fight for independence. The text is rich with details about Bruce's ancestry and early political maneuvering, setting the stage for his eventual declaration as King of Scots and the ensuing struggles for sovereignty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44695 ER -