The End of the Second Scottish War of Independence
Poet involved
What happened
In 1357, the Treaty of Berwick was signed, ending the Second War of Scottish Independence. David II of Scotland was released from English captivity, and a nominal peace was established between England and Scotland. The treaty, however, left many issues unresolved, including the status of Scottish independence.
Literary impact
The Treaty of Berwick was a subject for Scottish and English chronicle poetry, often used to comment on the shifting fortunes of the war and the personal drama of David II's capture and release. It appears in the works of John Barbour and other chroniclers, who emphasize the perseverance of Scottish identity. The treaty's ambiguous terms influenced later poetry that celebrated continued resistance to English domination.
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