William Wallace
β Scribed by Wallace, William;Fisher, Andrew
- Publisher
- Birlinn
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Cover; Title page; Copyright and Dedication page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Preface to the Second Edition; Introduction; 1 The Silent Years; 2 The Time of Defeat, 1296-1297; 3 The Time of Victory, 1297; 4 The Time of Revenge, 1297-1298; 5 The Time of Power, 1298; 6 The Time of Despair, 1298; 7 The Time of Sacrifice, 1298-1303; 8 The Time of Doubt, 1303-1304; 9 The Time of Betrayal, 1305; 10 The Time of Glory, 1305; Conclusion; Select Bibliography.;William Wallace set an example of constancy and perseverance 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 continuance of struggle against English domination. This book investigates various aspects of Wallace's life and character.
β¦ Table of Contents
Cover
Title page
Copyright and Dedication page
Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface to the Second Edition
Introduction
1 The Silent Years
2 The Time of Defeat, 1296-1297
3 The Time of Victory, 1297
4 The Time of Revenge, 1297-1298
5 The Time of Power, 1298
6 The Time of Despair, 1298
7 The Time of Sacrifice, 1298-1303
8 The Time of Doubt, 1303-1304
9 The Time of Betrayal, 1305
10 The Time of Glory, 1305
Conclusion
Select Bibliography.
β¦ Subjects
Guerrillas--Scotland;HISTORY--Europe--Great Britain;Nationalists--Scotland;Revolutionaries--Scotland;Nationalists;Revolutionaries;Guerrillas;History;Biographies;;Wallace, William, -- Sir, -- -1305;Revolutionaries -- Scotland -- Biography;Nationalists -- Scotland -- Biography;Guerrillas -- Scotland -- Biography;Scotland -- History -- Wallace's Rising, 1297-1304;HISTORY -- Europe -- Great Britain;Scotland
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