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The Grameid: an heroic poem descriptive of the campaign of Viscount Dundee in 1689 and other pieces

The Grameid: an heroic poem descriptive of the campaign of Viscount Dundee in 1689 and other pieces

Philip and Alexander D. Murdoch, James

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General World HistoryBritish History

ISBN10: 9353609208
ISBN13: 9789353609207
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 25 2019
Pages: 358
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.80 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Scotland, 1689: a kingdom split, the Highlands in motion. The Grameid turns the viscount dundee campaign into ringing historical narrative poetry, carrying you from councils and marches to the clash remembered as the battle of killiecrankie. War makes history feel immediate. Written in the grand manner, it shapes fact into song without losing the grit of the road. At its heart is a heroic epic poem that records the jacobite rising 1689 with the intensity of committed witness and the discipline of classical form. Alongside the main work, this public domain poetry collection gathers other pieces that extend the portrait of 17th century Scotland, where faith, allegiance, and reputation were fought over as fiercely as ground. For readers seeking a Scottish history reference, it offers a close view of Scottish Highlands warfare and the language used to honour leaders and mourn losses; for students and enthusiasts, it is a rewarding classic poetry study and a touchstone of jacobite era literature, tracing how events were turned into lasting legend. Casual readers will find a fast-moving chronicle of ambition and risk; classic-literature collectors will appreciate its place in Scotland's poetic record. Whether you read for plot or for form, the verse keeps its edge. This edition presents the complete public domain text for reading, re-reading, and collecting. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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