Robert the Bruce Memoirs for a new generation of

for a new generation of fans

'Quirky and romantic and oh so gorgeously memorable - I only wish I'd written it first

With a cherished boyfriend and an upcoming Paris getaway

the influence of Roman bronzes and coins found in India

A gentle introduction to the classic children’s storybook character

Robert the Bruce Memoirs for a new generation ofRobert the Bruce (12741329) famously defeated the English at Bannockburn and became the hero king responsible for Scottish independence. In this fascinating new biography of the renowned warrior, Michael Penman focuses on Robert's kingship in the fifteen years that followed his triumphant victory and establishes Robert as not only a great military leader but a great monarch. Robert faced a slow and often troubled process of legitimating his authority,