#186: William Wallace

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He was the Scottish rebel who fought against the English and has
become the most famous freedom fighter in Scottish history.


In this episode, we'll learn all about his battles against the
English, and the legacy that William Wallace left on the country.





Introduction to mini-series on Scottish heroes

The brutal execution of William Wallace

Introduction to Scotland (as a part of the British Isles)

William Wallace "the man" vs. William Wallace "the legend"

The death of Alexander II

Gaining a reputation as a hater of the English

Raising a small army and fighting the English

The battle of Stirling Bridge

Being rewarded with the position of The Guardian of Scotland

Edward II marching north to teach William Wallace a lesson

The battle of Falkirk

"The machine gun of the Middle Ages"

Becoming a diplomat and going to Europe

Capture and execution

Legacy of William Wallace within Scotland

1995 film "Braveheart"



Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary
available on the website:
https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/william-wallace


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