Guardian of the Realm

In “Killing England”, readers are introduced to a supposedly novel take on the Revolutionary War through the unique perspective of the authors. The latest in the “Killing” series, this installment beckons readers into arguably one of America’s greatest eras. Using the voices of historical figures such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, the authors craft a story of drama and heroism.

Henry VIII realized that he needed to expand his territory in France, so in 1513 Henry VIII and his troops invaded France. They defeated France, and this battle came to be known as the Battle of the Spurs. At the time of this battle the Scottish invaded England as an attempt to distract Henry VIII from invading France. The Scottish’s attempt failed to get Henry VIII’s attention. Not long after this event, the Scottish were defeated at the Battle of Flodden Field. The battle between England and Scotland went from 1513-1517.

While it is impossible to truly elaborate or even go into much detail on the exploits of Captain John Smith’s life, in this paper I will be covering several of his many achievements. In addition, I will be dispelling several of the popular myths in regards to his life that many modern day Americans believe in. Some of these more modern day myths or false narratives are due to his story being adapted and changed in order to make a children’s video by Disney, while others have been debated by historians ever since they were penned by Smith in one of his most famous works consisting of six volumes: The Generall Historie of Virginia, New-England, and the Summer Isles.

In the story "John Adams and the Coming of the Revolution”, author David McCullough discusses how John Adams was asked to defend the British soldiers in court of the soldier’s accusation of man slaughter, following the Boston Massacre. Being such a problematic case that could ruin his reputation, John Adams accepted to defend the soldiers because of his experience in difficult cases, and his strong principles and beliefs. John Adam’s reputation did not even tarnish because of how skillfully he handled the case gaining the respect of the people of Boston.

In, A Severe and Proud Dame She Was, Mary Rowlandson recounts the treatment she received as prisoner of war from Natives in the Wampanoags and Nipmuck tribes written in her perspective. In 1675, Mary Rowlandson found herself and children held captive in the hands of Massachusetts Native Americans. Mary writes with a bias that seems to paint the Native Americans as a species different than her own, but her tone suggests she tried her best to understand their tribe. The purpose of this article appears to be written with the intent of persuading the masses on account of personal experience; that is the interaction among Natives and their customs to be seen in a light of hypocritical behavior. Through the lens of the captured author, she details the experience of her captivity with merciful gestures on the Native’s behalf, despite them keeping her for ransom. Rowlandson suggests traditional Native warfare surrounds a central recurring theme of manipulating mind-games; psychological warfare.

Henry Louis Wallace was from my hometown of Barnwell, South Carolina. He worked as a DJ at the local radio station there. Everyone who knew him thought he was a good person. I don’t think anyone knew he would turn out to be a serial killer. He was known for his good spirit in high school, kindness for things he did around town for others back in the quite little town of Barnwell. Hennery Louis Wallace was liked by all those who knew him. But one day, that soon changed.

Relic Master, by Catherine Fisher, is a book depicting a young man named Raffael and his master, Galen Harn, in a world where dangerous relics lay hidden and only those called the Relic Masters dare touch. After the fall of The Makers, those who created the world, a group called The Watch is attempting to eliminate all of those left of The Order, also known as Relic Masters. The Watch, who are afraid of the Relic Masters, do not believe in their supernatural abilities. Consequently, Galen is Raffael’s mentor in the ways of The Order. After Galen and Raffael are being followed by Carys, a member of The Watch, they befriend her on the way to Tasceron, the dark city forever shrouded by darkness. Although the book is hard to follow in the beginning, a thorough explanation of the alternate world attracts the attention of the reader. Continually, the characters, quotes, and the significant symbols used provided even more attention grabbing subjects..

In contrast, some divisions of the colonial population supported Britain whole-heartedly with their lives. They delighted in the short-lived emboldened ties. A New England minister proclaimed “…the Children of New England may be glad and triumph, in Reflection on Events past, and Prospects for the future…” (Document E). Comprehensibly, he felt that Britain gave them a future, that they owed their lives to their mother country. “…Mother, who has most generously rescued and protected us, [must] be served and honored…” (Document E). This is a deep contrast to the ways of thinking possessed by the soldiers and Native Americans, and it would not last long.

The price of liberty is high, and in the pursuit of freedom from oppression the cost of war does not end when the last shot is fired. Today, children are taught about how the Colonists cast off the shackles of the Crown for the promise of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”. What these children may not be learning however, is the enormous cost of liberty, mostly to indigenous peoples and the labor force. As activist Elizabeth Martinez discusses in

William Wallace was born poor in Elderslie, Scotland with his dad being a small landowner. He grew up under the leadership of king Alexander III, which also was a time of peace for Scotland. Their king died in a horse riding accident but his granddaughter which was next in line for queen died the boat ride to Scotland After she died that’s when Edward I became king.William decided to fight for peace when a soldier tried to rape his wife and she attacked the knight out of defence, she faced trial and was convicted for attacking an authoritative figure, which the penalty was death with soldier no consequence.

Hughes personifies liberty but dresses her in a wreath crown with fake patriotism. The land he seeks would be rid of this deception. Americans boast of liberty and freedom, but it is not for all because equality is not “in the air we breathe.” Hughes’ use of personification brings the idea of liberty down to a human level and makes it more realistic. This use of figurative language calls for a realistic view of the situation.

Sir William Wallace is believed to be one of Scotlands greatest national heroes. He led the Rising of 1297, in an attempt to reverse the loss of Scottish independence to England. He was knighted and made Guardian of Scotland. He later resigned after The Battle of Falkirk when he was defeated by the English cavalry. In August, 1305 he was arrested, condemned as a traitor, and killed. Scotland views Wallace as a national hero for his role in their freedom, however the English have viewed Wallace as a traitor, murderer, and an outlaw.

Wallace describes a world where “the freedom-loving people march,” where farmers, workers, and children all have their respective opportunity to flourish in society. But he goes on to say that where literacy is recently acquired, it is easy for a “demagogue” to “prostitute the mind of the common man to their own base ends.” This is probably in direct response to Luce’s position of exerting America’s ideas on developing countries. Wallace argues that the demagogue may take over the minds of the people, and lead them backward into slavery. He describes the demagogue as a “powerful genie who, when once let out of his bottle, refuses to obey anyone’s command. As long as his spell holds, he defies God Himself, and Satan is turned

While the Revolutionary War was going on, so was the Age of Reason in American literature. During the Revolutionary War, the future citizens of the United States were divided on whether or not to fight the British. Political pamphlets were given out to get the American people to support fighting the British and once most of America agreed to fight the British the decision still had to be made by the president and delegates at the Virginia Convention of 1775. Patrick Henry, a representative at this convention, persuaded the delegates to fight the British in his very famous speech at the convention. In his speech, he used passionate words and phrases such as the most famous, ??give me liberty, or give me death? (Henry 90). Soon after his speech, the first battle of the Revolutionary War was fought in Lexington, Massachusetts. The writers of this age also wrote autobiographies and essays. In the essay ?Remarks Concerning the Savages of North America? by Benjamin Franklin, Franklin examines the word ?savages? and what it really means. He subtly criticizes the settlers who refer to the Native Americans as ?savages? and points out that the Native Americans are less savage than the settlers. The Revolutionary War not only brought about the independence of our country, but also encouraged free expression.

When Robert the Bruce ascended the throne in 1306 the defiance and animosity toward the English became apparent with the battles and land claims. Bruce's ascension to the throne came at the murder John Comyn in Greyfriars Church, Dumfries in February 1306. This incident before his crowning in March which he was excommunicated by the Pope for the argument and killing of a Scottish noble in a church. The ascension of the throne came with a convoluted history of the Bruce family strong arm approaches to gain power and reputation against other tribes and the quest to rule the kingdom of Scotland. Sources under Robert the Bruce came to acknowledge the bias against William Wallace similar to how the English pinned him as a robber, ruffian, and cruel leader of Independence.