Stirling Castle, its place in Scottish history by Eric Stair-Kerr
"Stirling Castle, Its Place in Scottish History" by Eric Stair-Kerr is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the multifaceted history of Stirling Castle, a significant historical stronghold in Scotland, tracing its development from early defenses to its role in key historical events such as the War of Independence. The text is likely to appeal to readers interested in Scottish history, military architecture, and the cultural significanceof this iconic site. The beginning of the book introduces the historical context of Stirling Castle, emphasizing its geological advantages and strategic importance in Scotland's history. The author discusses how the castle shares similarities with Edinburgh Castle, situated on a commanding rock overlooking the River Forth. Stair-Kerr mentions the castle's long-standing presence since before the Roman occupation, uses of the site, traditions surrounding figures like King Arthur, and the evolution of its role through various historical eras. This portion sets the tone for a detailed exploration of the castle's significance in shaping Scottish history, highlighting remarkable events and the notable figures associated with Stirling Castle throughout the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stair-Kerr, Eric |
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| Illustrator | Cameron, Hugh Armstrong, 1835-1918 |
| Title | Stirling Castle, its place in Scottish history |
| Credits | Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team atwww.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Scotland -- History |
| Subject | Stirling Castle (Stirling, Scotland) |
| Subject | Historic buildings -- Scotland -- Stirling (Stirling) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51261 |
| Release Date | Feb 20, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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