How Long to Read William Wallace

How Long Does it Take to Read William Wallace?

It takes the average reader and 52 minutes to read William Wallace by Charles River Charles River Editors

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

*Includes pictures. *Includes excerpts from Blind Harry's epic poem about the life of William Wallace. *Includes footnotes and a bibliography for further reading. "A false usurper sinks in every foeAnd liberty returns with every blow." - Blind Harry William Wallace is one of the most famous freedom fighters in history, and over 700 years after his death he is still remembered as Scotland's beloved hero. But while the movie Braveheart helped make him a household name, and he is commemorated across Scotland as a natural leader and a loyal son of his homeland, he is also "the most mysterious of the leaders of the Scottish resistance to Edward I." This is because, paradoxically, the very famous soldier is also one of the least well known. In fact, the mystery surrounding Wallace is figuring out precisely, or even vaguely, who he was. Where did this champion of Scottish independence come from? Who was his family? What did he do before emerging from obscurity with the brutal murder of William Heselrig, the English sheriff of Lanark, in May 1297? So little evidence on Wallace's life exists that answering even the most basic questions about him can be a challenge. That said, as one scholar perceptively notes, "the facts are not the reason why he is remembered as a meaningful historical actor." For the admirers Wallace has accumulated over the centuries, the idealized version of what he stood for - weak over strong, justice over injustice, the will of the people over the might of the powerful - is infinitely more important than the historical man himself. Similarly, his English detractors have also focused on image over substance through the years, depicting Wallace as a heartless brute, a cruel traitor, and a blood-hungry outlaw. Whether he's depicted as an icon of Scottish resistance or a symbol of disloyalty and treachery, William Wallace is as much an idea as he was an actual figure of the Scottish Wars of Independence. How does one study someone about whom so little is actually known and whose idealized (or vilified) image has overshadowed his actions? Piecing together the story of William Wallace's life is an exercise in asking more questions than can be answered, and often in looking at just as much conjecture as proof. While acknowledging that many aspects of his life will remain obscure, William Wallace: The Life and Legacy of the Scottish Freedom Fighter attempts to separate fact from fiction while looking at the life and fighting of the man who inspired Braveheart. Along with pictures and a bibliography, you will learn about William Wallace like you never have before, in no time at all.

How long is William Wallace?

William Wallace by Charles River Charles River Editors is 52 pages long, and a total of 13,104 words.

This makes it 18% the length of the average book. It also has 16% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read William Wallace Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 11 minutes to read William Wallace aloud.

What Reading Level is William Wallace?

William Wallace is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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