THE HIGHLAND BATTLES: Warfare on Scotland's Northern Frontier in the Early Middle Ages

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A detailed account of the battles, strategies, and political impact of the 9th through 14th century Highland wars. Provides a coherent and vivid account of the series of campaigns and battles that shaped Scotland. The narrative is structured around a number of battles -- Skitten Moor, Torfness, Tankerness, Renfrew, Mam Garvia, Clairdon and Dalrigh -- which illustrate phases of the conflict and reveal the strategies and tactics of the rival chieftains. Explores the international background to many of these conflicts which had consequences for Scotland's relations with England, Ireland, and continental Europe.