HistoryPodcast 69 - William Wallace

William Wallace was a Scottish knight who led a resistance to the English occupation of Scotland during significant periods of the Wars of Scottish Independence. William was the inspiration for the historical novel The Acts and Deeds of Sir William Wallace, Knight of Elderslie written by the 15th century minstrel Blind Harry. This work is more of a novel than a biography and is responsible for much of the legend encompassing the history of William Wallace.

HP69 - William Wallace.mp3 4:14 - 4.06MB

Links:

Wikipedia Article

William Wallce: The Truth

William Wallace BBC History: Wars of Independence

Books:

In the Footsteps of William Wallace

DVD: Braveheart

William Wallace: Guardian of Scotland

William Wallace