Although modern, this anthem commerates the Battle of Bannockburn - TopicsExpress



          

Although modern, this anthem commerates the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 when the Scottish Army under Robert I (the Bruce) King of Scots defeated Edward II (of Canarfon) King of England. This ended the English rule of Scotland. Ironically in 1603 Elizabeth I, Queen of England, Wales, Ireland and France* died childless and her second cousin James VI King of Scots ascended to the English throne. Thus marriage achieved what the force of arms could not. * English and later British Kings from Edward III to George III adopted the title King of France though only one, Henry V was actually crowned in France abd became defacto Kinf of France. Anthem text courtesy of Andrew Williamss Homepage . Read more: National Anthem - Scotland Anthem Text Lyrics | MetroLyrics https://youtube/watch?v=PS4QD4Kr7y4
Posted on: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 17:02:27 +0000

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