were can i find infomation on the real story of braveheart the film?

Answer 1

There are many websites you can check.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Wallace
http://www.electricscotland.com/history/wallace.htm
http://www.clanmcalister.org/wallace.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/scottishhistory/independence/features_independence_wallace.shtml

Also, you can try amazon.com for books to order.
I have a book called, Braveheart, the Real William Wallace.



As not much is known about the real William Wallace, most of Mel Gibson's 5 academy award winning classic epic is based on legend. However, there are many truths to the movie.

The real William Wallace married i believe a woman named Marion, or something of that sort, who was murdered shortly after their secret wedding.
William then began to rally his countrymen to fight the English. Wallace was highly known for his great motivational speeches, and courage in battle.

The battle of Stirling took place over a bridge, and was an extreemly surprising victory for the Scots.

He once skinned a man and made himself a belt out of him.

The nobles of Scotland, however not Robert the Bruce single handedly like Braveheart portreys, were known to betray Wallace, in exchange for English lands, gold, and titles.

Wallace was named high protector of Scotland, but later withdrew from this position, in shame of the nobles' poor devotion and patriotism.

At Falkirk, Wallace and his men waited in the forest to attack the unsuspecting English, who had been cut off from food and suplies. One of William's close friends betrayed him, and told the English the Scots' plan. Hense, the English came around from behind and massacred the Scots.

Eventually, probably due to more betrayal, William was captures, castrated, disemboweled, and quartered. He died for his country, and his heart lived on.

The Scots charged at Bannockburn, and won their freedom.
Of course, history led to more English annexation, but the Scots continually fought back.

Robert the Bruce the Seventeenth, supposedly killed his rival contendor to the throne of Scotland, and crowned himself.



Hope this helped! I am very excited and proud that you have such an interest in the subject. Good luck, stay strong!

Answer 2

Braveheart is an epic American motion picture released in 1995 loosely based on the life of William Wallace, a national hero in Scotland. Mel Gibson played Wallace and also produced and directed the movie.
Sir William Wallace (c.1270–August 22, 1305) was a knight and Scottish patriot, who led a resistance to the English occupation of Scotland during significant periods of the Wars of Scottish Independence. William was the inspiration for the historical novel The Acts and Deeds of Sir William Wallace, Knight of Elderslie written by the 15th century minstrel Blind Harry. This work is more of a novel than a biography and is responsible for much of the legend encompassing the history of William Wallace. The 1995 Mel Gibson film Braveheart is based upon the novel.

Answer 3

You could try http://en.wikipedia.org or you can do a google search on "Braveheart - The Story" im sure something will come up - or you could try looking for the "Story of William Wallace"
William Wallace is a real Scottish hero

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Answer 4

In high school, I read the novel "the Scottish Chieves" that was about Sir William Wallace. It has some fiction blended with facts I later found, but it worth reading. There are many history books at the library and in bookstorers and one can type in William Wallace on the computer to find various sources of information about him.

Answer 5

Before you research William Wallace, throw out your preconceived notions about the man that you received from the movie because it is almost entirely wrong.

in fact in my time in Scotland i discovered most Scots hate the movie because it distorts the events.

look up the battle of sterling bridge and the Wallace monument in Sterling.

William Wallace is truly a fascinating historical character, but you may also want to study up on Robert the Bruce.

Answer 6

The film wasn't the real story, (as usual).

I hope I'm right in saying that you understand this.

There was a TV programme made about this, look out for it. It might be repeated.

Answer 7

Here's a link to the story of William Wallace:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Wallace

The film took diabolical liberties with his true history!

Answer 8

There is little actually known about Willy Wallace. Much of the film is based on legend and rumour. It is true that Wallace defeated the English and drove them back. He was betrayed and hung, drawn and quartered.
It is not true, however, that he was a midget with a crap Australian accent.

xxB

Answer 9

Try wikipedia.org and type in William Wallace and not braveheart.

Answer 10

Try Google