
What's so special about William Wallace?In this new, compelling book from author Kera Chapman, find out more about William Wallace...Sir William Wallace was a Scottish knight and landowner who became one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence.Along with Andrew Moray, Wallace defeated an English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297, and was Guardian of Scotland, serving until his defeat at the Battle of Falkirk. In 1305, Wallace was captured in Robroyston near Glasgow and handed over to King Edward I of England, who had him hanged, drawn, and quartered for high treason and crimes against English civilians.Since his death, Wallace has obtained an iconic status far beyond his homeland. He is the protagonist of the 15th century epic poem The Acts and Deeds of Sir William Wallace, Knight of Elderslie, by Blind Harry. Wallace is also the subject of literary works by Sir Walter Scott and Jane Porter and of the Academy Award winning epic film Braveheart.So, what seperates this book from the rest?A comprehensive narrative of William Wallace, this book gives a full understanding of the subject.A brief guide of subject areas covered in "1305 In Scotland - William Wallace" include -- William Wallace- Competitors for the Crown of Scotland- Battle of Stirling Bridge- Battle of FalkirkFind out more of this subject, it's intricacies and it's nuances. Discover more about it's importance. Develop a level of understanding required to comprehend this fascinating concept.Author Kera Chapman has worked hard researching and compiling this fundamental work, and is proud to bring you "1305 In Scotland - William Wallace"...Read this book today...
Page Count:
24
Publication Date:
2012-05-08
Publisher:
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN-10:
1477422277
ISBN-13:
9781477422274
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