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William Wallace
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The Man Behind Scotland's Greatest Hero
Andrew Fisher's definitive biography of Sir William Wallace
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About the Ebook
This is the true story of William Wallace.William Wallace has always been one of the great heroes of Scottish history. By no means prepared by birth, education or training for leadership, Wallace nevertheless rose to prominence during the Wars of Independence, leading forces which broke the sequence of English victories and inspiring his countrymen in the process.While others yielded and collaborated, Wallace set an example of constancy and perseverence and became the Guardian of Scotland. Even his terrible death in London in 1305 can be seen as a victory as it provided inspiration for the continuance of the struggle against English domination.Despite Wallace's almost mythical status, modern-day perceptions of him are not always based on objective analysis of the historical facts. In this revised and expanded edition of his best-selling biography, Andrew Fisher investigates the man and his times to create a more authentic picture of Wallace than has ever been available previously.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Separate fact from legend in the life of Scotland's national hero
- Discover Wallace's true role in the Wars of Scottish Independence
- Engage with meticulously researched medieval Scottish history
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
Reviews
'A tremendously popular account of one of Scotland's genuine heroes.' Scottish Life
'The first well‑researched and reliable biography of Wallace… lively and interesting.' History Teaching Review
'The smartest, most savvy account of Wallace.' Mel Gibson
About the Author
Andrew Fisher was archivist to the Duke of Buccleuch at Drumlanrig Castle, where he still lives.
Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 01 November 2012
Print Length: 320 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857904935
Format: Ebook
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