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Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Fully revised and updated by leading Scottish historian Chris Brown, this biography reveals the truth behind the myths about William Wallace William Wallace of Elderslie, younger son of a country knight, came to fame through his active opposition to the aggressive imperialism of England's King Edward I. From political and social obscurity he seized control of the reins of government and became the first leader of his people in a war of liberation...
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The iconic figure of Robert the Bruce has gone down through the centuries as one of the most remarkable leaders of all time. With equal parts tenacity and ruthlessness, he had himself crowned King of Scotland after murdering one of his most powerful rivals, and so began the rule of an indomitable military genius unafraid of breaking convention, and more than a few English heads. Indeed, it was under King Robert that the Battle of Bannockburn took...
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