Sir William Wallace by Alexander Falconer Murison
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“Sir William Wallace” by Alexander Falconer Murison is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and legacy of Sir William Wallace, a national hero and freedom fighter in Scotland, detailing his contributions to the fight against English aggression during the Wars of Scottish Independence. The opening of the book establishes a somber historical backdrop, focusing on the political turmoil in Scotland following the death
of King Alexander III. It describes the precarious state of the Scottish monarchy and the turmoil that ensues as various factions vie for power, setting the stage for the rise of William Wallace. The narrative introduces the struggles faced by the Scots under English rule and hints at Wallace's eventual emergence as a symbol of resistance. This portion primes the reader for an exploration of Wallace's early life, motivations, and the socio-political challenges he faced, all essential to understanding his role in Scotland's quest for independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Murison, Alexander Falconer, 1847-1934 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sir William Wallace |
| Series Title | Famous Scots Series, 22 |
| Credits |
Produced by sp1nd, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Wallace, William, Sir, -1305 |
| Subject | Revolutionaries -- Scotland -- Biography |
| Subject | Nationalists -- Scotland -- Biography |
| Subject | Guerrillas -- Scotland -- Biography |
| Subject | Scotland -- History -- Wallace's Rising, 1297-1304 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45035 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 565 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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