Scottish Renaissance Army 1513-1550 Format: Paperback

COOPER, JONATHAN

ISBN 10: 184603325X / ISBN 13: 9781846033254

Published by MacMillan Publishers, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Scottish Renaissance Army 1513-1550 Format: Paperback
• Publisher: MacMillan Publishers
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184603325X
• ISBN 13: 9781846033254
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Turner, Graham
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

This book details the armies of what is known as "the Rough Wooing" - the most active period of Scottish warfare, which saw conflicts against both the English Tudor monarchs and notable internal struggles between the Stuart kings and their unruly lords in the Marches and highlands. Militarily, this covers an important transition period, which saw the change from medieval to Renaissance armies, with the spread of firearms and cannon, the involvement of various foreign mercenaries and tactics ranging from lightning cavalry raids to pitched battles and sieges, as well as early instances of the classic Highland Clan charge. The author analyzes these changes in the context of the ongoing conflict as well as examining the colorful costumes, armor and heraldry worn during the period, a diverse mix of late medieval, Elizabethan and Highland clothing and armor.

The major battles are also discussed and described, such as Flodden Field (1513) and Linlithgow Bridge (1526), including engagements between the armies of rival lords, such as Douglas and Lennox, which could involve up to 10,000 men. Ultimately, this was a time of great success for the Scots. By the fall of Lauder in 1550 the English had lost every fortress north of the border. Scotland's independence was secure and 50 years later King James VI of Scotland became the first Stuart king of England.

About the Authors

Dr Jonathan Cooper was born in 1965 in Halifax, Nova Scotia and educated in Cannock, Staffordshire. He served in the Merchant Navy and in the Royal Air Force, before undertaking an MLitt and PhD from Glasgow University in battlefield and conflict archaeology. His previous work includes the first in-depth study of his hometown battle at Linlithgow Bridge.

Graham Turner is a leading historical artist, specializing in the medieval period. He has illustrated numerous titles for Osprey, covering a wide variety of subjects from the dress of the 10th-century armies of the Caliphates, through the action of bloody medieval battles, to the daily life of the British Redcoat of the late 18th century. The son of the illustrator Michael Turner, Graham lives and works in Buckinghamshire, UK.