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The Days of Bruce: A Story From Scottish History is a historical fiction novel written by Grace Aguilar. The book tells the story of Robert Bruce, a Scottish nobleman who led the Scottish army against the English during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century. The novel follows Bruce's journey from his initial defeat at the Battle of Methven to his eventual victory at the Battle of Bannockburn. Along the way, Bruce faces many challenges, including betrayal from his own men, imprisonment, and the loss of loved ones. The book also explores the political and social context of the…mehr

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The Days of Bruce: A Story From Scottish History is a historical fiction novel written by Grace Aguilar. The book tells the story of Robert Bruce, a Scottish nobleman who led the Scottish army against the English during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century. The novel follows Bruce's journey from his initial defeat at the Battle of Methven to his eventual victory at the Battle of Bannockburn. Along the way, Bruce faces many challenges, including betrayal from his own men, imprisonment, and the loss of loved ones. The book also explores the political and social context of the time, including the tensions between the Scottish and English nobility, the role of the Church, and the struggles of ordinary people caught in the middle of the conflict. Aguilar's writing style is engaging and vivid, bringing the characters and events of Scottish history to life. The Days of Bruce is a compelling read for anyone interested in Scottish history, medieval warfare, or historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Grace Aguilar (1816-1847) was a Jewish British novelist, poet, and advocate for Jewish education and women's rights. She was born in London to a Sephardic Jewish family and grew up in a traditional Jewish household. Aguilar's writing often focused on the experiences of Jewish people and their struggles for acceptance and recognition in British society. Her works include novels such as "Home Influence" and "The Days of Bruce", as well as collections of poetry and non-fiction works on Jewish history and religion. Aguilar's life was cut short at the age of 31 when she died in 1847 from complications related to anorexia. Despite her short life, her work had a significant impact on Jewish literature and culture, and she remains an important figure in the history of Jewish women's writing and activism. Aguilar was cremated in Germany's Hessen region in the Frankfurt Jewish cemetery. "Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her at the gate," is how Proverbs 31 describes the "woman of valor" and is used as the inscription on her tombstone.