For nearly 700 years debate has raged over the true nature of William Wallace and his role in Scotland`s turbulent history. 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, 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. These superb photographs trace Wallace`s life from his modest upbringing in south-west Scotland to his remarkable victory as a `guerilla` leader and military commander at Stirling Bridge, and to his eventual betrayal, capture and painful execution seven years later. This is an essential travel companion for a journey through the landscapes and places associated with Wallace in Scotland and Northern England, and a vibrant new insight into the reality of Scotland`s most famous battlefield hero.