Cowan, Edward J.

The Declaration of Arbroath: 'For Freedom Alone'

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ISBN 13:: 9781780276458
author:: Cowan, Edward J.
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Birlinn Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 192
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres
Genre:: History, General, Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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The Declaration of Arbroath For Freedom Alone by Edward J. Cowan This 192-page paperback explores one of medieval Europe's most remarkable documents, the Declaration of Arbroath, signed in 1320 by 51 Scottish nobles. The document asserts Scotland's independence and right to self-defence, a claim that has been echoed in American history. Cowan examines the origins of the Declaration, tracing its development and the ideas behind it, as well as how its reputation grew in Scotland and influenced revolutionary America. A fresh perspective on this pivotal moment in Scottish and American history, this book-length study sheds new light on a document that continues to shape our understanding of freedom and sovereignty. By exploring the complex relationships between politics, identity, and ideology, Cowan reveals the significance of the Declaration of Arbroath in shaping modern notions of nationhood and self-determination.

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