William Wallace : Scotland's champion for twentieth century nationalism, 2012

Item — Call Number: MU Thesis Tor

Identifier: b5596299

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists of theses written by students enrolled in the Monmouth University graduate History program. The holdings are bound print documents that were submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Master of Arts degree.

From the Collection:

During the fall 2022 semester (in instances where the requisite waivers were received from consenting student authors), the Monmouth University Library, together with the University's Graduate School and Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences, began providing open access to select full-text digital versions of current theses and dissertations through links to the ProQuest Dissertations Publishing website in the Library's Online Public Access Catalog. Links to these open access digital publications can also be found in the "External Documents" section under any conforming titles that are listed among the holdings itemized in the collection inventory for this finding aid.

Dates

Creation: 2012

Creator

Torres, Raymond (1961- ) (Author, Person)
Campbell, Kenneth L. (Thesis advisor, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Access is by appointment only.

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Collection holdings may not be borrowed through interlibrary loan.

Research appointments are scheduled by the Monmouth University Library Archives Collections Manager (723-923-4526). A minimum of three days advance notice is required to arrange a research appointment for access to the collection.

Patrons must complete a Researcher Registration Form and provide appropriate identification to gain access to the collection holdings. Copies of these documents will be kept on file at the Monmouth University Library.

Extent

1 Items (print book) : 156 pages ; 8.5 x 11.0 inches (28 cm).

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

For over 700 years, Sir William Wallace has remained one of Scotland's most enduring national heroes. In the 13th-century revolt against King Edward I (also known as "Longshank") of England, William Wallace played a key role in the struggles for Scotland's independence. His display of patriotism, courage, and dedication to the ideal of Scottish freedom represented an important symbol for the cause of Scottish nationalism and, through time, a source of pride for Scotland. With each surge in the country's nationalism, Wallace has remained important as a legend and an inspiration to his countrymen. There is no doubt that, despite the short time that Sir William Wallace was fighting for his country, he had a great impact on the destiny of Scotland. His struggles against impossible odds remain a source of pride for the Scottish people to this day. Perhaps Robert Burns, Scotland's national bard, expressed it best in a letter to Dr. John Moore, when he said, "The story of Wallace poured a Scottish prejudice in my veins which will boil along there till the floodgates of life shut in eternal rest."

Partial Contents

Acknowledgments -- Abstract -- 1. The making of a Scottish identity -- 2. William Wallace - a historical approach -- 3. Scotland struggles to independence -- 4. A legend is born from the 14th century to the early 20th century -- [5.] Braveheart represents the nation -- Conclusion -- Endnotes -- Bibliography.