2008/07/02 by Michael Brown · 1 citation
Arts and Humanities · #Historical Studies of British Isles #Medieval Literature and History #Scottish History and National Identity
paper · doi:10.3366/edinburgh/9780748633326.003.0003
openalex publication_date 2008/07/02 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2025/11/06
Robert Bruce tried to win his kingdom. He could not win a straight military contest against the resources at Edward's disposal. The survival of Bruce as a military presence within Scotland challenged Edward's claims to rule. Edward dispelled Robert due to complaints. He departed to result a fresh campaign to Scotland. He was clearly not concerned with the smooth running of his dominions. Edward and Robert were keen to respond to the French king's intervention. They also desired a period of truce from motives which were closer to home. It is clarified that Edward II's ten months in Scotland had not changed the shape of his war with Bruce. The men of Lothian and the borders had bought similar truces from Bruce. Though tensions remained between the two factions in 1313, the patched-up agreement raised the possibility of a major royal expedition to Scotland.