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Peter Reese - William Wallace - 9780862416072 - KRF0025445
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William Wallace

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Description for William Wallace Paperback. According to legend, born and brought up in Elderslie, Wallace's courage and heroism during Scotland's darkest days were instrumental in creating a sense of national identity. The brutality of his end is a testament to the fear and humiliation his name inspired in Edward I. Num Pages: 256 pages, 12 b&w photographs, battle plans. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 133. Used paperback in good condition. Some shelf wear.

'I have brought you to the ring, now hop if you can.'

Wallace's famous injunction before the battle of Falkirk is still remembered today. The first section of this major new biography deals with the history of Wallace and his time. According to legend, born and brought up in Elderslie, Wallace's courage and heroism during Scotland's darkest days were instrumental in creating a sense of national identity. From the early killing of the Sheriff of Lanark, Sir William Haslerigg, through his crowning triumph at Stirling Bridge to his terrible end, Wallace was unswerving in his devotion to the cause ... Read more

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Product Details

Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
CAN
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780862416072
SKU
KRF0025445
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1

About Peter Reese
Now retired after a 29-year career in the army, Peter Reese is a leading military historian and writer. His abiding love for Scotland and all things Scottish ensure frequent visits north from his home in Surrey.

Reviews for William Wallace
And when you, Scotland, had been headless and unable to defend yourself, Wallace had appeared as a mighty arm for you and a salvation in time of trouble.
Walter Bower

Scotichronicon


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