William Wallace The King's Enemy Author:D. J. Gray Sir William Wallace was one of the greatest heroes in the story of Scotland's long struggle for independence from the English yoke. In this biography, D.J. Gray probes the character and life of this resolute and, at times, pitiless warrior. — Wallace raised a people's army to fight against the forces of Edward I of England. Wa... more »llace's victory at the battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297 resulted in his elevation to the status of Guardian of Scotland. Edward, however, furious t the success of a man he regarded as guerrilla, relentlessly pursued Wallace to his death.« less