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The definitive biography of one of history's greatest heroes
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Sir William Wallace of Ellerslie is one of history's greatest heroes, but also one of its greatest enigmas - a shadowy figure whose edges have been blurred by myth and legend. Even the date and place of his birth have been mis-stated - until now. James Mackay uses all his skills as a historical detective to produce this definitive biography, telling the incredible story of a man who, without wealth or noble birth, rose to become Guardian of Scotland. William Wallace, with superb generalship and tactical genius, led a country with no previous warlike tradition to triumph gloriously over the much larger, better-armed and better-trained English forces. Seven hundred years later, the heroism and betrayal, the valiant deeds and the dark atrocities, and the struggle of a small nation against a brutal and powerful empire, still create a compelling tale.
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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It makes the blood boil & the heart proud,
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This review is from: William Wallace: Brave Heart (Paperback)
After the confusion of the first chapter the story of this great man unfolds to reveal courage and a national pride second to none, a fight for what was right and to put the evil dictatorship of the English to the sword once and for all. Forget the romanticism of Hollywood and be amazed by what these so called screen legends have left out of their version of the story. You won't be able to put it down and you will never forget.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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An informative book, requires concentration .,
By sdolak@hotmail.com (Usa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: William Wallace: Brave Heart (Paperback)
This is an informative book. It gives a true picture of one of Scotland's biggest heroes in that country's fight for independence from England. I found that it was a slow read because I had to concentrate to keep all of the pertinent individuals straight. However, if you want to know more about him, this is a good pick.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Is this Braveheart?,
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This review is from: William Wallace: Brave Heart (Paperback)
I was of course inspired by the film to find out more about this incredible man. Mackay however tells a story which even the dream-makers of Hollywood must have found too much. Whilst there are elements of Wallace's life that do creep into the film, the real history is far more exciting than the film account which inexplicably ignores much of his eventful career. I guess the best way to look at it is to dismiss the big screen version as a fiction based on a character with the same name and read the book for a taste of some real derring-do!
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