British & Irish History: C 1000 To C 1500

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See also: History & Archaeology

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  William Wallace
  Andrew Fisher - Paperback - Birlinn
  Providing a factual biography of the Scottish hero William Wallace, this book contains a strong narrative, and discusses the motives of the legendary character in a manner which uncovers many previously hidden points.
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  The Wolf Of Badenoch
  Stephen I. Boardman - Paperback - John Donald
  This is the story of Alexander Stewart, earl of Buchan, better known as the 'Wolf of Badenoch'. This book outlines the development of Alexander's posthumous reputation, and traces the origins of his portrayal as a black-hearted sociopath, a savage spirit associated with malign otherworldly powers.
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  The Wallace Book
  - Paperback - John Donald
  Through his personality, ingenuity and ability, William Wallace initiated a resistance movement which ultimately secured Scotland's freedom and independence. This book investigates what is known of the medieval warrior's career from various sources, most of which, unusually for a national hero, were created by his enemies.
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  Warriors And Wordsmiths Of Freedom: The Birth And Growth Of Democracy
  Linda MacDonald-Lewis - Paperback - Luath
  This title will take you from the days of William 'Braveheart' Wallace and Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Independence in Scotland, to the days when Scottish and Irish people emigrated to the American Colonies and helped George Washington and Thomas Jefferson fight for freedom in America during the Revolutionary War.
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  William Wallace: The True Story Of Braveheart
  Chris Brown - Paperback - Tempus
  This title is a scholarly biography of William Wallace, originally published to coincide with the 700th anniversary of the execution of Wallace in August 2005.
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  The Wars Of The Bruces: Scotland, England And Ireland 1306-1328
  Colm McNamee - Paperback - John Donald
  England's war with Robert Bruce profoundly affected the whole of the British Isles. Most studies of the period concentrate upon events in Scotland, but this book adopts a broader view, and also covers Ireland, Wales and the Isle of Man.
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  The Wallace Muse: Poems And Artworks Inspired By The Life And Legend Of William Wallace
  - Paperback - Luath
  William Wallace is a complex character - loved by the Scots and loathed by the English, he was a terror to some and an inspirational leader to others. This book includes poems and artworks inspired by the impact and the memory of the life of the man who helped free the Scottish nation at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
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  The Wars Of Scotland: Scotland, 1214-1371
  Michael Brown - Paperback - Edinburgh University Press
  Between the mid-13th and mid-14th centuries, Scotland experienced a period of crisis, as she struggled to maintain her position as a distinct realm and community. This volume describes the wars of the period and examines their impact on the anglicized and gaelicized worlds of the British Isles.
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  William Wallace: Man And Myth
  Graeme Morton - Paperback - Sutton
  Based on original research, Graeme Morton examines both the contemporary sources available on William Wallace's life and the way the Wallace myth has been constructed, communicated and appropriated from his death in 1305 right up to the present day.
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  Who Are The Scots?
  - Paperback - Edinburgh University Press
  Gordon Menzies' bestselling books on the peopling of Scotland and the first Scottish nation are now published as a single volume, presenting a narrative history of Scotland from earliest inhabitants to the 1707 union with England.