Robert the Bruce: Born to be King?

Citation

Penman M (2024) Robert the Bruce: Born to be King?. History Today, 74 (7), pp. 44-55. https://www.historytoday.com/archive/feature/robert-bruce-born-be-king

Abstract
In the 750th year since his birth, this overview article considers the implications of Robert Bruce's mixed heritage, combining upbringing in and key formative influences from Anglo-Norman England, Lowland Scotland and the Gael of western Scotland and Ireland to explore how this forged a uniquely 'hybrid' career and path to the contested Scottish throne. Publication was in the end same day as acceptance of final draft as a commercial monthly magazine.

Keywords
Scotland Medieval Bruce Kingship Anniversary England Gaelic Ireland Celtic

Journal
History Today: Volume 74, Issue 7

People

Dr Michael Penman

Senior Lecturer, History