William Wallace
- ISBN-10
- 0857904930
- ISBN-13
- 9780857904935
- Series
- William Wallace
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 320
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-11-01
- Publisher
- Birlinn
- Author
- Andrew Fisher
Description
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.
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