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The Life And Adventures Of Sir William Wallace

- The Liberator Of Scotland (1849)

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The Life And Adventures Of Sir William Wallace: The Liberator Of Scotland is a historical biography written by George Grant in 1849. The book tells the story of the legendary Scottish hero, Sir William Wallace, who led his countrymen in a rebellion against English rule in the late 13th century.The biography begins with Wallace's early life and upbringing, and goes on to detail his military career and his pivotal role in the Scottish Wars of Independence. The book provides a detailed account of Wallace's military campaigns, including his famous victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297.Grant's biography also explores the political and social context of Wallace's time, including the complex relationships between Scotland and England, and the tensions between the Scottish nobility and the common people.Throughout the book, Grant portrays Wallace as a courageous and inspirational leader who fought tirelessly for the freedom of his people. The biography also delves into the myths and legends that have grown up around Wallace over the centuries, and separates fact from fiction in the popular image of the Scottish hero.Overall, The Life And Adventures Of Sir William Wallace: The Liberator Of Scotland is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of Scotland's most iconic figures, and an important historical document in its own right.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165605507
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 302
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x16 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 404 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 9. december 2024
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The Life And Adventures Of Sir William Wallace: The Liberator Of Scotland is a historical biography written by George Grant in 1849. The book tells the story of the legendary Scottish hero, Sir William Wallace, who led his countrymen in a rebellion against English rule in the late 13th century.The biography begins with Wallace's early life and upbringing, and goes on to detail his military career and his pivotal role in the Scottish Wars of Independence. The book provides a detailed account of Wallace's military campaigns, including his famous victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297.Grant's biography also explores the political and social context of Wallace's time, including the complex relationships between Scotland and England, and the tensions between the Scottish nobility and the common people.Throughout the book, Grant portrays Wallace as a courageous and inspirational leader who fought tirelessly for the freedom of his people. The biography also delves into the myths and legends that have grown up around Wallace over the centuries, and separates fact from fiction in the popular image of the Scottish hero.Overall, The Life And Adventures Of Sir William Wallace: The Liberator Of Scotland is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of Scotland's most iconic figures, and an important historical document in its own right.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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