{"product_id":"william-wallace-brave-heart-9781851588237","title":"William Wallace: Brave Heart","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSir William Wallace of Ellerslie is one of history's greatest heroes, but also one of its greatest enigmas - a shadowy figure whose edges have been blurred by myth and legend. Even the date and place of his birth have been mis-stated - until now. James Mackay uses all his skills as a historical detective to produce this definitive biography, telling the incredible story of a man who, without wealth or noble birth, rose to become Guardian of Scotland. William Wallace, with superb generalship and tactical genius, led a country with no previous warlike tradition to triumph gloriously over the much larger, better-armed and better-trained English forces. Seven hundred years later, the heroism and betrayal, the valiant deeds and the dark atrocities, and the struggle of a small nation against a brutal and powerful empire, still create a compelling tale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDramatic . . . a serious attempt to set Wallace's life in its historical context * The Herald *\u003cbr\u003eMackay's research and prose are meticulous . . . but just below the surface breathes a great sympathy for Wallace * Mail on Sunday *\u003cbr\u003eThis serious biography will provide entertaining and instructive reading for anyone who wishes to know about the career of an outstanding patriot * North Star *\u003cbr\u003eRich in detail and background . . . this is a fascinating study, ideal for anyone interested in either medieval history or the life of a brave, charismatic and noble Scot * Review 22 *","brand":"Transworld Publishers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52151368352087,"sku":"9781851588237","price":17.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/william-wallace-brave-heart-9781851588237","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}