Montrose

Back cover of book: A compassionate biography of the legendary Scottish commander, James Graham, Marquis of Montrose. John Buchan describes Montrose's command of the royalist forces during the 1644 to 1650 war with the Covenanters. Montrose's exceptional strength, leadership and military genius are brought to life. Buchan also illustrates an important period in Scottish history, adding his own measure of adventure to this study. John Buchan, Baron Tweedsmuir, was a Scottish diplomat, barrister, journalist, historian, poet and novelist. He wrote adventure novels, short-story collections and biographies Buchan's adventure stories are high in romance and are peopled by large cast of characters: Richard Hannay, Dickson McCunn and Sir Edward Leithen are three that reappear several times. His non-fiction is both authorative and entertaining.