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Jan 1, 2004 · The Last Kingdom #1. Bernard Cornwell. 4.27. 101,144 ratings5,712 reviews. This is the story of the making of England in the 9th and 10th centuries, the years in which King Alfred the Great, his son and grandson defeated the Danish Vikings who had invaded and occupied three of England’s four kingdoms.
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Jan 3, 2006 · “Cornwell .... makes the usually gloomy ninth century sound like a hell of a lot of fun.” — Kirkus Reviews “Highly recommended … another great historical series in the making.” — Library Journal (starred review)
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Apr 18, 2010 · Sunday, April 18, 2010. The Saxon Chronicles by Bernard Cornwell - Review. I am old now, and look back on many years, long years, of happy perusing of the tomes written by the venerable Bernard Cornwell.
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The Saxon Chronicles mix real events with fictional using as a background the old century England IX. The author uses historical facts to create a compelling and addictive story with fictional characters to connect the gaps in the historical record, and romanticizing a bit a time when no one should bathe and death came free for those who blinked at...
The series chronicles Saxon begins to pass in the ninth century, a region divided into several kingdoms (Wessex, Nortúmbria, Mercia, Ânglia Oriental etc.), living being invaded by Danish Vikings in search of fertile land, of mild climate, and great place to raise a family. On the other hand the king of Wessex was to dream unification of these kingd...
Even though the series has not yet been completed by the author, as always run the risk of not being completed (#GoT), I recommend reading for all who like stories Vikings, fighting with swords, shields, horses, political plots and an intelligent human hero. I loved those first six books and start reading the next (The Guerreio Pagan) logo-logo. I ...
The Warrior Chronicles/Saxon Stories have been renamed ‘The Last Kingdom’ series. The correct order to read the books: The Last Kingdom. The Pale Horseman. The Lords of the North. Sword Song. The Burning Land. Death of Kings. The Pagan Lord. The Empty Throne. Warriors of the Storm. The Flame Bearer
Nov 26, 2019 · Bernard Cornwell. 4.42. 14,821 ratings834 reviews. An oath of loyalty. Two warring kings. A destiny he didn’t choose…. England is in turmoil as Vikings and Saxons battle for territory. Rumours build about the fatal sickness of the King, and the country awaits an heir.
