The Wallace Paperback – 6 Jan. 1994

This is a great read if you're interested in the genre. The story is very well written, who knows how much truth is in it, even the best research isn't going to reveal what took place several hundred years ago. The author has built a very good and believable story though. It all hangs together impeccably and the descriptive detail is excellent.A previous reviewer was disappointed about the quality of translation into kindle format. It always annoys me when little effort has been made to digitise books but the version I have is at least as good as any other printed book I've read; very occasional spelling mistakes but otherwise excellent.I really like the language of Nigel Tranter, akin to some of Robert Louis Stevenson. The English language seems to be a dying art and this is refreshing to read.

I totaly enjoyed this book by the great writer, Nigel Tranter along with his Bruce Trilogy. It has taken me a long time to find Nigel Tranter, so sad I am too late to congratulate him on his wonderful writing. He brings to life not only his subject, but he takes you there, explaining the countryside in detail, just like you are looking at it yourself. I totally lose myself in his writing and find it hard to put the books down. I love the story of William Wallace which 'Braveheart' fired people's imagination of this great Scottish Patriot and brought him to life again even if the story took poetic licence a bit far. But at least it probably made people want to find out more about him. Great book.

William Wallace the non Hollywood version. Great story read and historical settings information. An enjoyable book that made me proud to be Scottish.

Historically spot on and so poetical and beautifully written especially the final chapter of William W’s execution in London you could almost be there so vivid such a great knowledgable writer

As I said in the title a great read and some very interesting stories. Much more historically accurate than the movie Braveheart obviously this makes it a must read for fans of the movie. I am from Northern Ireland and love learning and relearning Scottish history and this is the type of book that takes me to the time and place in great detail. I look forward to reading more of the authors books.

read this 30 years ago, itseemed different somehow , but if I had met up with tom forsyth as I knew it would make a brilliant film but the usual I didn't , I would have made brave heart instead of a yank , and if I had someone to push me I would have done a river city 10 years before river city , but it is a good book .

Nigle Tranter appears to have made it his life's work to put Scotland's history in to novel form and this is a fine addition to his canon of work. Gripping, readable and interesting, Forget Mel Gibson's Braveheart (a load of bollocks for lots of reasons), this is as close to history as you'll get.

I eventually found this book on Amazon after looking in every second hand shop i passed by.. I dont know why i didnt just check online in the first place.. My boyfriend had been raving about it for months and as it was his birthday coming up i thought it would make a great present.. A fantastic read for a fantastic scotts man..

will probably read it again

This is the story of a true patriot well told. The son of a knight, William Wallace rose to move the hearts of the Scots to fight for their freedom from England at a time when Scottish heroes were in short supply. At the end of the 13th century, Scotland was a blood-torn country suffering under the harsh domination of King Edward of England, a tyrant usurper, who was bent on subjugating the Scots as he did the Welsh.Motivated at first by revenge for the slaughter of his father, Wallace vowed to cleanse his country of the English and set the rightful king, Robert the Bruce, upon the Scottish throne. Wallace, as portrayed by Tranter in this brilliant novel, was a strategic leader with a commanding presence, yet humble when it came to his own skills and achievements. He drew men to him and they came by the thousands. Of course, King Edward could not stand for that and would have an end to Wallace.Tranter’s descriptions of the hidden locations where Wallace and his men hid from the English are excellent and his command of the players exceptional. He brings to life the difficult years and the contribution of one man who stood alone and became a national hero. His treatment of Wallace’s death is sensitive and well done. Yes, there are battles and violence but well worth the read.

Well written. I've read a few of his novels and, mainly. they show life of the ruling classes - where kings and chieftans of varying levels can be dictatorial. all important in that the average 'ordinary' people were expected to touch their cap, bend the knee and die in battle if needs be. Intersting insights to life in Scotland including relations between Scotland, England and France.

Etant passioné par l'histoire du royaume unis et plus spécialement de celle de l'Ecosse, j'ai beaucoup apprécié ce livre très fournis qui dépeint la vie du héros écossais Wiliam Wallace dit Braveheart. Ce qui m'a donné l'occasion de faire une comparaison avec l'excellent film de Mel Gibson.

Of course this is fictional nobody could know these intimate details. I must say though the author does a wonderful job of making it all seem real. Full of historical facts and names. This is not brave heart, this is the real man and the real reason he did the things he did. FANTASTIC. Would recommend. The Wallace, The Wallace.