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The myth of William Wallace : a study of the national hero's impact on Scottish history, literature and modern politics /
This book examines literary examples concerning William Wallace against the background of various historical sources and evaluates the construction, the changes, and the relevance of this Scottish national myth. For over 700 years, William Wallace has been fascinating people. What he achieved for hi...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Stuttgart, Germany :
Ibidem-Verlag,
2014.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Preface; Introduction; Chapter I: William Wallace
- An Historical Approach; 1. William Wallace's origins; 2. The political situation; 3. The hero emerges; 4. A country in revolt; 5. The Battle of Stirling Bridge; 6. The Battle of Falkirk; 7. The death of a hero; 8. Pro Libertate
- For Freedom; Chapter II: A Legend Is Born
- Wallace fiction and patriotic literature from the 14th to the early 20th century; 1. The earlier sources; 2. Robert Burns (1759
- 1796); 3. The 19th century
- emergence of a new feeling of nationalism.
- Chapter III: A Myth Gains Momentum
- The Wallace by Nigel Tranter1. Heroism versus human frailty; 2. Friends and allies; 3. The concept of nationalism; Chapter IV: Alba Gu Brath: Braveheart by Randall Wallace
- Braveheart by Mel Gibson; 1. Reactions to the film; 2. Braveheart
- one story, two versions; 3. Myth-making and the spirit of freedom; Chapter V: "Here's tae us, wha's like us"
- Scotland in the aftermath of Braveheart; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Internet Related References.