Anglo-Scottish Wars of 1290-1388
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Wars, Battles, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots
- Curriculum: British History, Medieval History/Middle Ages
- Geographical Location: England, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Date: March 30, 1296-August 19, 1388
Article abstract: At issue: English domination of Britain. Result: Victory for Scotland; Scottish independence preserved until the seventeenth century.
Background
William the Conqueror’s acquisition of England in 1066 did not extend to Wales or Scotland. These parts of Britain survived under a loose English overlordship for more than two centuries. Periodically, English kings would send armies over the borders to secure obedience, but these forays usually ended quickly with limited success.
This period of relative peace ended in 1272 when Edward...
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