The Protector Of The Scots And The Hammer Of The Scots

Part I of Essay
If one was to watch Mel Gibson’s movie “Bravehart”, you would find a very enjoyable story of Sir William Wallace “Protector of the Scots”. However, in order to make it such a good movie Mr. Gibson was forced to stray from historical fact. With just a bit of research, I h ....

Part II of Essay
.... Alexander’s male heirs have been wiped out let us look to the female children, the King’s daughter had married Eric II King of Norway in 1281, this of course was an attempt to create a bond with Norway, Unfortunately he was informed that his daughter had died and quickly realized he had no heir to the throne. King Alexander III had to get married and quickly! The King does marry a Counts daughter in 1284 however this is a little too late for the throne of Scotland. Shortly after his second marriage, the King is drinking one ill-fated eveni ....