Conflicts of the Forth
Exploring 6,000 Years of Warfare at Scotland's Bloodiest Spot
Published on 28. June 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
140 pages
978-1-7394845-5-2 (ISBN)
Description
Explore the tumultuous battlegrounds of Stirlingshire and Scotland's Forth Valley in "Conflicts of the Forth", a gripping journey through centuries of historic warfare. Archaeologist Dr Murray Cook and military history enthusiast Jim Roche bring to life the epic clashes that shaped the destiny of a nation. From William Wallace's heroic stand at Stirling Bridge to the strategic manoeuvres of World War II, this book vividly portrays the courage, tactics, and human drama that unfolded on these storied fields of conflict.
Delving deep into the archaeology and historical records, the authors uncover the untold stories of the soldiers and officers who died on these battlegrounds, shedding new light on their lives and sacrifices. With meticulous research and vivid storytelling, "Conflicts of the Forth" offers a compelling narrative that will captivate both history enthusiasts and general readers alike. Whether you are a lover of Scottish history or an inquisitive visitor to the region, this book is an essential guide to understanding the rich tapestry of conflict that has shaped the landscape and people of the Forth Valley and Stirling.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Stirling
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 165 mm
Width: 165 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
244 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7394845-5-2 (9781739484552)
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Dr Murray Cook is Stirling Council's Archaeologist and is from Leith originally, though he also lived and went to school in Edinburgh. He lives in Stirling with a long-suffering wife, three teenage girls and two pesky but loveable cats. He has undertaken numerous excavations across the region and published over 40 books and articles. He won a Stirling's Provost Award in 2018 for his work for the Council, where he has helped raise over £300,000 to be spent on community archaeology and research and has even got invited to see the Queen at Holyrood Palace, along with a few hundred others! He has appeared on several TV programmes, and has sometime even been paid! He writes a regular column in the Stirling Observer and runs Stirling Archaeology, a Facebook page dedicated to Stirling's fantastic heritage!: https://www.facebook.com/Stirling-Archaeology-176144165815143/Murray studied at Edinburgh University worked first for AOC Archaeology, rising from subcontractor to Commercial Director. His PhD, which has a rather long and boring title, was based on 10 years of research in Aberdeenshire on settlement patterns between 2000 BC and AD 1000: https://www.scottishheritagehub.com/content/case-study-kintore-aberdeenshire-shining-light-black-holeHe is an Honorary Research Fellow at Stirling University, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, runs an occasional course at Forth Valley College on Stirling and likes to do it in ditches (archaeology, that is!). He also co-runs regular training digs open to all under the name Rampart Scotland: http://www.rampartscotland.co.uk/Archaeology is at first glance an off-putting word, easy to say but hard to spell and Murray has been called the Council's Archivist and Architect before. But he believes that archaeology should be open to all, it is our shared past and it belong to everyone, so barriers should be removed. On this basis Murray runs a series of free walks, lectures and digs through the year to allow people to explore their past and it's open to everyone... email Murray to join: cookm@stirling.gov.uk