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The Wars of Independence: Scotland's Guardians After Wallace
After William Wallace's execution in 1305, Scotland's fight for independence seemed lost. But a new generation of leaders—Robert the Bruce, John Comyn, and the Guardians—kept the flame alive. This episode focuses on the turbulent years between Wallace's death and Bannockburn: the struggle for the crown, the murder of Comyn at Greyfriars Church in Dumfries, Bruce's guerrilla campaign, and the role of the Scottish church. We explore how Bruce, excommunicated and hunted, rebuilt his kingdom from the margins, using castles like Kildrummy and tactics of attrition. The episode…
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