The Rivals: Montrose and Argyll and the Struggle for Scotland Murdo Fraser pdf completo

The Rivals: Montrose and Argyll and the Struggle for Scotland

par Murdo Fraser

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The Rivals: Montrose and Argyll and the Struggle for Scotland Murdo Fraser pdf completo - The struggles of the Scottish Civil War of 1644-45 could easily be personified as a contest between James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose and Archibald Campbell, 8th Earl of Argyll. Yet at first glance there seems to be more that unites them than separates them. Both came from ancient and powerful families; both were originally Covenanters; both considered themselves loyal subjects of Charles I, then Charles II, who in turn betrayed each of them, and both died at the hands of the executioner. In this book Murdo Fraser examines these two remarkable men, underlining their different personalities: Montrose, the brilliant military tactician - bold and brave but rash, and Campbell - altogether a more opaque figure, cautious, considered and difficult to read. The result is a vivid insight into two remarkable men who played a huge part in writing Scotland’s history, and a fascinating portrait of a time of intense political upheaval.Manufacturer : Birlinn

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Titre du livre : The Rivals: Montrose and Argyll and the Struggle for Scotland

Auteur : Murdo Fraser

Catégorie : History

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