In the Footsteps of William Wallace [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Alan Young (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 25, 2002

This book goes behind the legend of William Wallace; to reveal a far more exciting and dramatic true history than has been portrayed in stories such as Braveheart.

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About the Author

Alan Young and Michael J. Stead previously collaborated on In the Footsteps of Robert Bruce.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Sutton Publishing; illustrated edition edition (June 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750925914
• ISBN-13: 978-0750925914
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,430,783 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Historical > British > Wallace, William

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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In the Footsteps of William Wallace, August 29, 2002

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Michael J Kozenczak SR (East Dundee, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In the Footsteps of William Wallace (Hardcover)

There have been many books written on William Wallace and all provide a look into the history of Scotlands greatest hero.In the back of my mind I have often tried to imagine a picture with those written words and now the reader can get that "In the Footsteps of William Wallace". Each part of the life of William Wallace and the history of the "Wars of Independence" are described and images are provided in related photographs and maps...a most excellent book for those with an interest in this great hero!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The real William Wallace, February 2, 2007

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Shawn Marchinek "McDonald" (Washington State, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In the Footsteps of William Wallace (Hardcover)

The combination of Alan Young's writing and Michael Stead's picture help bring to life and make Wallace more of a tangible person in my mind's eye. Mr. Young's biography is a nice and balanced presentation of the facts of a man with enormous strengths and some faults. I have seen the movie Braveheart and read many of the other books which make Wallace an almost unbelievable hero. This book brings balance to the history and tells of a passionate patriot dedicated to his life's end to his country and its people. This presentation make's him more of a real man and real hero to me. Wallace did his best as he got caught among the church and the Noble families' power plays. The Stewarts, Bruces and Comyns all support themselves, family interests and lands many times before their country. But not Wallace. He had nothing to loose but his life and a Nation to gain, for which he paid the ultimate price. He went from outlaw, to Knight to Guardian of Scotland to outlaw and finally wrongly executed by Edward I. Wallace is a true Martyr and patriot. This book is a fine balanced historical tribute to William Wallace.

5.0 out of 5 stars In the Footsteps of William Wallace: In Scotland and Northern England, March 15, 2011

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Lester G. Milroy - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In the Footsteps of William Wallace: In Scotland and Northern England (Paperback)

Very interesting book on the myth and history of William Wallace. Excellent detail and research concerning the tales of the legend. The photographs throughout the book are extraordinary and stunning. An excellent addition to have along side the companion book "In the Footsteps of Robert Bruce: In Scotland, Northern England and Ireland." A must for Scottish History buffs. Well written and full of details.