| Sir William Wallace is one of history's greatest heroes, rising from peasantry in the small village of Ellerslie to lead the Scottish against the brutal rule of the English in order to gain independence. But he is also one of history's greatest enigmas, with facts blurred or overlooked turning him into somewhat of a myth. James Mackay becomes a sort of historical detective to create this definitive biography of the first Guardian of Scotland. | ||
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Plot & Themes Job/profession/poverty story Yes Politician story? - revolutionary (non-communist) Period of greatest activity? - ancient times Subject of Biography Gender - Male Profession/status: Ethnicity - White Nationality - British Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 5 () Europe Yes European country: - England/UK Mountains/Cliffs Yes Mountains: - climbing on trails Forest? Yes Farm/Ranch? Yes Farm/Ranch: - farm - lot of descript of crop raising - lot of descript of animal care Misc setting - fort/military installation Century: - distant past Writing Style Book makes you feel? - in awe Pictures/Illustrations? - None How much dialogue in bio? - little dialog How much of bio focuses on most famous period of life? - 76%-100% of book |
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