Edward I, known as "Longshanks" for his exceptional height, reigned from 1272 to 1307 as the formidable "Hammer of the Scots." This moniker immortalized his unrelenting military campaigns against Scotland, seeking to subjugate the rebellious kingdom under English rule. Edward's victories at Dunbar and Falkirk established temporary English dominance, but his brutal suppression of Scottish uprisings, including the execution of William Wallace, ignited fierce resistance that would continue for centuries to come.
