The Metrical History of Sir William Wallace, Knight of Ellerslie V2 (1790)

By Henry the Minstrel

Book Overview

The Metrical History of Sir William Wallace, Knight of Ellerslie V2 is a book written by Henry The Minstrel and published in 1790. The book is a historical account of the life of Sir William Wallace, a Scottish knight who led the Scottish army in the First War of Scottish Independence against England in the late 13th century. The book is written in verse, with each chapter detailing a different event in Wallace's life. It covers his early years, his rise to prominence as a leader, his military campaigns, and ultimately his capture and execution. The book also explores the political and social context of the time, including the tensions between Scotland and England and the struggles for Scottish independence. The Metrical History of Sir William Wallace, Knight of Ellerslie V2 is a valuable historical resource for those interested in Scottish history and the life of one of Scotland's most famous heroes.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436509416
• ISBN13: 9781436509411
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"