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William Wallace:
William Wallace: Brave Heart by James A. MacKay
Publisher's Synopsis
Sir William Wallace of Ellerslie, now the subject of a major film, is one of history's greatest heroes, and one of its greatest enigmas - a figure whose edges have been blurred by myth and legend. Even the date and place of his birth have been mis-stated. This biography tells of a man who, without wealth or noble birth, rose to become the Guardian of Scotland. It describes the heroism and betrayal, the valiant deeds and attrocities, and the struggle of a small nation against a brutal empire.
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William Wallace by Andrew Fisher
Publisher's Synopsis
Providing a factual biography of the Scottish hero William Wallace, this book contains a strong narrative, and discusses the motives of the legendary character in a manner which uncovers many previously hidden points.
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William Wallace: Guardian of Scotland by Alexander Falconer Murison, A. F. Murison
Publisher's Synopsis
Dramatic account of Scotland's greatest patriot recalls the legendary life of William Wallace (ca. 1270-1305) from his youth and early adulthood, when he spearheaded guerrilla warfare against the English, to his designation as "Guardian of Scotland," followed by his ultimate betrayal and execution. A vivid record of a leader with a powerful hold on the imagination of his people, this important book will be welcomed by students of history and admirers of the Scottish patriot.
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William Wallace: The King's Enemy by D. J. Gray
Synopsis
Written by a specialist in Scottish history, this biography chronicles the life and times of one of the greatest heroes in the story of Scotland's long struggle for independence, a 13th-century patriot named William Wallace who raised an army to oppose the forces of England's Edward I. His victory at the battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297 resulted in his elevation to the status of Guardian of Scotland. However, Edward, furious at the success of a man he regarded as a guerrilla, relentlessly pursued Wallace to his death in August of 1305. Wallace's story, the basis of the movie Braveheart, gives a curious insight into the mind of the modern freedom fighter. This exclusive B&N reprint of Gray's previously advertised paperback classic perfectly captures the life of this resolute and, at times, pitiless warrior.
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On the Trail of William Wallace by David R. Ross
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