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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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Bannockburn
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(24 June 1314) Notable victory of the Scots, led by *Robert the Bruce, over a much larger English army with Edward II at its head. The English were trying to relieve their garrison in *Stirling Castle, which was the only Scottish stronghold remaining in English hands (Bannockburn is a small town about 3km/2m to the south). *Scots, wha hae is an imaginary speech by Robert to his men on the eve of the battle.
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