The assassination of Scotland's King Alexander III in 1286 foreshadowed troubles with the English. When Edward I of England failed in his attempt to place his niece upon the Scottish throne, a gap appeared in the royal succession, giving the Scots an opportunity to place one of their own at the head of government. The leader of the movement was William Wallace (c. 1270-1305), a fateful figure in the history of Scotland. This brief study recounts Wallace's legendary life ? from his years as a youth and young man spearheading guerrilla warfare against the English, to his designation as "Guardian of Scotland," and his ultimate betrayal and execution. A vivid record of a leader with a powerful hold on the imagination of his people, this important book will be welcomed by students of history and admirers of the Scottish patriot.

CONTENTS
THE ENGLISH AGGRESSION
WALLACE'S FAMILY AND EARLY YEARS
GUERRILLA WARFARE
THE DELIVERANCE OF SCOTLAND
WALLACE GUARDIAN OF SCOTLAND

WALLACE IN FRANCE

THE LEADERSHIP OF THE BARONS
CHAPTER VIII THE BETRAYAL AND DEATH OF WALLACE

THE PATRIOT HERO