The author of this classic work took a "campaign" approach to Edward I's methodical reduction of Welsh independence, achieved through many years of building strategic castles, conducting "scorched earth" sweeps, and establishing loyal local nobles.
The author of this classic work took a "campaign" approach to Edward I's methodical reduction of Welsh independence, achieved through many years of bu...
KING PHILIP'S WAR is Ellis and Morris' renowned study of the Indian uprising that occurred after more than a half-century of peaceful co-existence with the English settlers. Metacomet, son of Massasoit of the Wampanoag tribe, led an uprising in 1675 that would later be known as King Philip's War.
KING PHILIP'S WAR is Ellis and Morris' renowned study of the Indian uprising that occurred after more than a half-century of peaceful co-existence wit...
KING PHILIP'S WAR is Ellis and Morris? renowned study of the Indian uprising that occurred after more than a half-century of peaceful co-existence with the English settlers. Metacomet, son of Massasoit of the Wampanoag tribe, led an uprising in 1675 that would later be known as King Philip's War. The Natives? resistance to increased English demand for food, land and the acceptance of English laws finally escalated into open revolt. The Nipmuck, Narragansett and Wampanoag tribes united to preserve their way of life in a doomed fight that killed over six hundred colonists and three thousand...
KING PHILIP'S WAR is Ellis and Morris? renowned study of the Indian uprising that occurred after more than a half-century of peaceful co-existence wit...
Originally written in 1914 for the six hundredth anniversary of the battle, this book details the history surrounding the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Morris explains the events leading up to the battle, the typical army of the time and the long-term consequences of Bannockburn in a reasoned and impartial yet still highly readable format. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of Anglo-Scottish relationships.
Originally written in 1914 for the six hundredth anniversary of the battle, this book details the history surrounding the Battle of Bannockburn in 131...
First published in 1928, as the third edition of a 1916 original, this book was written to provide the general reader with a guide to the history of Europe from the aftermath of the Battle of Waterloo up until the outbreak of World War One. Throughout the text a chronological perspective is maintained, so as to show how various European trends, such as German and Italian unification, advanced together. Numerous maps are included and notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in European history and nineteenth-century history.
First published in 1928, as the third edition of a 1916 original, this book was written to provide the general reader with a guide to the history of E...
