A superbly illustrated journey through the landscape and events of the life of the iconic Scottish knight who was brought to life in the film Braveheart 160; For nearly 700 years debate has raged over the true nature of William Wallace and his role in Scotland"s turbulent history151;was he the Braveheart of Blind Harry"s legendary account, the bold, but savage, hero of the Scottish wars, or, as some contemporary chroniclers attested, was he nothing but a villainous thief and vagrant fugitive? This book draws on a wide range of contemporary and modern sources to look behind the figure of legend to find Wallace"s true character.160;It160;traces Wallace"s journey160;from his modest upbringing in south-west Scotland and his first victory as a "guerilla" leader and military commander at Stirling Bridge to his painful death seven years later, including his "invasion" of Northumberland and Cumberland. This is an essential traveling companion for a journey through Wallace"s kingdom and to learn more about the myth and the man.