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OverviewThis book charts the fortunes of the armies raised by the Scottish Covenanters as they fight across Scotland, Ireland and England in defence of their cause and in defiance of their king. From the Bishops Wars to the surrender of Charles I, Ready to Bleed explains the motivations, leadership, and appearance of the Scottish forces as they campaigned across three theatres. As well as narrating their progress through battle, siege, and skirmish, the author explores the elements which made the Scots armies so effective at its peak, and the changing factors which affected its ability to sustain its early successes. Presenting the civil wars from a Scottish perspective and setting that country's military endeavours into the contexts of both the domestic and wider political situation, this is a highly accessible volume combining both detail and pace. AUTHOR: Arran Paul Johnston was born and raised in Derbyshire, where he discovered an interest in the Jacobite Risings, which would later lead him to Scotland. He graduated from the University of Edinburgh with an MA (Hons) in Latin and Ancient History, and is currently undertaking doctoral research at the University of the West of Scotland. Arran is a trustee of the Battle of Prestonpans (1745) Heritage Trust and has been leading research and interpretation activities at the battlefield since 2006. In 2015, he established the Scottish Battlefields Trust to campaign for the greater protection and an understanding of fields of conflict in Scotland. Arran now lives with his wife and daughter in Dunbar and is the author of three previous books: Rebellious Scots to Crush: an Anthology, Valour Does Not Wait and Blood Stain'd Fields: the Battles of East Lothian. 50 colour and b/w illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: Arran JohnstonPublisher: Helion & Company Imprint: Helion & Company ISBN: 9781912866595ISBN 10: 1912866595 Pages: 184 Publication Date: 30 June 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationArran Paul Johnston was born and raised in Derbyshire, where he discovered an interest in the Jacobite Risings, which would later lead him to Scotland. He graduated from the University of Edinburgh with an MA (Hons) in Latin and Ancient History, and is currently undertaking doctoral research at the University of the West of Scotland. Arran is a trustee of the Battle of Prestonpans (1745) Heritage Trust and has been leading research and interpretation activities at the battlefield since 2006. In 2015, he established the Scottish Battlefields Trust to campaign for the greater protection and an understanding of fields of conflict in Scotland. Arran now lives with his wife and daughter in Dunbar and is the author of three previous books: Rebellious Scots to Crush: an Anthology, Valour Does Not Wait and Blood Stain'd Fields: the Battles of East Lothian. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |