Blood Stain'd Fields: battles of East Lothian
Johnston, Arran Paul
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Describing and analysing the military encounters that have taken place in East Lothian, Arran Johnston shows how the main strands of Scottish history come together in the nation's Battle County. From the saltire's first appearance (Athelstaneford 832), through bitter Anglo-Scottish conflicts (Dunbar 1296 & 1650, Pinkie 1547) and the trials of civil war (Carberry 1567, Prestonpans 1745). East Lothian's experience of battle reflects the story of the nation. Alongside the great battles for which the county is famous, Johnston also discusses less well-known episodes, including sieges and skirmishes, which complete the picture. Throughout he draws on contemporary accounts to convey the atmosphere of battle and the evolution of the weaponry, and reports on his visits to the sites of these conflicts today.
Main title:
Blood Stain'd Fields: battles of East Lothian / Arran Paul Johnston.
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Imprint:
Prestonpans; East Lothian: Prestoungrange Arts Society, 2013.
ISBN:
9780957563605
Language:
English
Index terms:
VotadiniGododdinBattle of AthelstanefordBattle of DunbarBurnt CandlemasThe Rough WooingBattle of Pinkie CleughSiege of HaddingtonBattle of Carberry HillMossersWhitekirk ConventicleSiege of Bass CastleSeton PalaceJacobitesBattle of PrestonpansTranent MassacreBass RockBlack AgnesJohn CadellCarberryDin BaerFalside CastleGladsmuirHaddingtonHailes CastleBattle of InnerwickNorth Berwick LawSeton CastleSeton PalaceTranent MassacreTraprain LawWhitecastleWhitekirk ConventicleSeton, George.Earl of Winton
BRN:
3356105