William Wallace: Scotland’s Great Freedom Fighter

by History Nerds

The history of the Scottish nation is full to the brim with glorious heroes and epic struggles. Throughout the centuries of its fight for independence, Scotland gave birth to some truly exceptional men and women, who went above and beyond the call of duty for the freedom of their home country. This fight for independence has ever since inspired every Scottish person - and even bolstered people all across the world. In modern times, the heroic exploits of these fierce men and women have been the subject of numerous movies and TV shows. Arguably the most famous one of these is “Braveheart”, the Hollywood portrayal of one of the greatest heroes of Scotland - William Wallace. Who was this great Scottish freedom fighter? Who was this man who willingly laid down his life for the independence of the nation into which he was born? In this book we will try to unravel the life and times of William Wallace, piecing together his puzzled and short life of struggle and war.

Genres: History

54 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 5, 2022

Reviews

[Liam · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought I was a history nerd… but maybe not. Went into this one just expecting a brief overview of William Wallace and his real story. However this was more of a technical deep dive into the historical documents at hand and their usefulness/reliability to the historian. Way more technical than I had in mind.

[Daisy Baltes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice short book with just enough information. Great if you want to learn a little bit more than the basics but not every detail. I listen to the book on Spotify and finished it within 2 hours. I would recommend!

[Fred Fanning · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short but informative story about the struggles of William Wallace to free Scotland from English rule. The narration is very good.

[Blair Hodgkinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very brief introduction to the life and career of William Wallace.