THE HAMMER OF THE SCOTS: Edward I and the Scottish Wars of Independence

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Known to posterity as Scottorum Malleus - the Hammer of the Scots - Edward I was one of medieval England's most formidable kings. This book offers a fresh interpretation of Edward's military career, within the context of his Scottish wars. In part this is a study of personality: Edward was an extraordinary man. His struggles with tenacious opponents - including Robert the Bruce and William Wallace - have become the stuff of legend. It also considers the wider impact of Edward's campaigns, describing the effects on people at all levels of society and providing a compelling portrait of the British Isles at war.