The Early Days Of Sir William Wallace: A Lecture Delivered At Paisley, November 16, 1875 (1876)

The book ""The Early Days of Sir William Wallace: A Lecture Delivered at Paisley, November 16, 1875"" is a historical account of the early life of the legendary Scottish hero, Sir William Wallace. The book is written by John Patrick Crichton Stuart, also known as the Marquess of Bute, who was a prominent Scottish historian and politician in the late 19th century.The book is based on a lecture that Stuart delivered in Paisley in November 1875, and was later published in 1876. The lecture focuses on the early years of Wallace's life, before he became a famous warrior and leader of the Scottish rebellion against English rule.Stuart provides a detailed account of Wallace's childhood and early education, as well as his family background and the political climate of Scotland at the time. He also explores the cultural and social context of Wallace's early years, including the influence of the church and the role of chivalry in medieval Scottish society.Throughout the book, Stuart draws on a wide range of historical sources and scholarship to provide a nuanced and detailed portrait of Wallace's early life. He also offers insights into the broader historical context of the period, including the complex relationship between Scotland and England, and the factors that led to the outbreak of the Scottish Wars of Independence.Overall, ""The Early Days of Sir William Wallace"" is a fascinating and informative account of one of Scotland's most iconic historical figures, written by a leading Scottish historian of the 19th century.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.