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Clan Donald's greatest defeat.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
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February 1, 2006
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075243330X
Clan Donald's greatest defeat.
Sadler, John.
Tempus Publishing
2005
191 pages
$35.00
Paperback
DA760
On July 24, 1411, the battle of "Reid" Harlaw was fought in Scotland between Lowland and Highland forces, who were led by Donald, Lord of the Isles and defeated in the encounter. Sadler's...
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