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"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. "
Amanda Goodwin, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Job/profession/poverty story
Yes
Politician story?
- revolutionary (non-communist)
Period of greatest activity?
- ancient times
Subject of Biography
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- farmer
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Biography of famous person?
Yes
Ethnicity
- White
Nationality
- British
How sensitive is this person?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other people
Physique
- very athletic
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
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- very explicit references to deaths and torture
Book makes you feel?
- in awe
Commentary on society?
Yes
Commentary on
- war
- justice system
- wicked men
- wicked rich people
- dying
- religion
Writer's slant towards subject:
- very favorable
Story of entire life, or part?
- story of nearly entire life
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
How much is philosophy rather than life story?
- 26-50% of book
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