The COTR Podcast

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Fortnightly series with leading historians discussing the sources for the reign of Robert Bruce, king of Scots (1306-29). From the Declaration of Arbroath to letters absolving the king of murder, this podcast explains why Robert has the reputation he does, and why it matters. Image (c) The National Museum of Scotland, of Bute Mazer, on loan from the Bute Collection at Mount Stuart. Follow us on twitter @cotr2020
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E10: The charters of King Edward Balliol
Episode 12
Tuesday, 30 June, 2020

Matthew Hammond explains the oft-forgotten story of Edward Balliol, erstwhile king of Scots, whose successful assertion of his kingship prompted the 'second war of independence'. For more, see www.cotr.ac.uk/blog/scotlands-forgotten-king