Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Golden Age of Scotland 1.1 - The Golden Age of Scotland 1.2 - Relationships with Scotland prior to 1286 1.3 - The problem with the Scottish church 1.4 - The death of Alexander III 1.5 The Impact on Scotland Chapter 2: The Great Cause 2.1 - The Maid of Norway 2.2 - The importance of the Guardians of Scotland and the Community of the Realm 2.3 - The treaty of Birgham and the Death of the Maid 2.4 - Overlordship at Norham 2.5 - What was Edward's intention? 2.6 - The Great Cause 2.7 - Was John Balliol the true king of Scots? Chapter 3: The Reign of King John Balliol 3.1 - King John Balliol - A bad king? 3.2 - Issues with Edward's Overlordship 3.3 - War with France and the return of the Guardians 3.4 - Why was Scotland defeated so easily in 1296? 3.5 - "Toom Tabard" is this really John Balliol's legacy? Chapter 4: Wallace and Murray 4.1 - Who is Andrew Murray? 4.2 - Who is William Wallace? 4.3 - How did the rebellion begin? 4.4 - Wallace and Murray as Guardians of Scotland Chapter 5: Stirling and Falkirk 5.1 - Stirling Bridge 5.2 - Why were the Scots successful? 5.3 - Falkirk 5.4 - Why were the Scots unsuccessful? 5.5 - The End of Wallace 5.6 - What was the significance of Wallace? Chapter 6: Robert Bruce 6.1 - Robert prior to 1306/why go for the throne in 1306 6.2 - Murder of Comyn 6.4 - Early defeats 6.4 - Campaigns 1307 - 14 Chapter 7: Bannockburn 7.1 - the 2 armies 7.2 - Day 1 7.3 - Day 2 7.4 - Reasons why Scotland wins 7.5 - The Aftermath of the battle Chapter 8: The final stages of the War 8.1 Robert's Scotland 8.2 - Declaration of Arbroath 8.3 - The war continues 8.4 - The Treaty of Edinburgh 1328 Chapter 9: Aftermath 9.1 - Continuation of the struggle 9.2 - Significance of the Scottish Wars

About the Author

Andy MacPhee is a PT of Humanities at a Scottish secondary school and an experienced examiner.