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Harold

- The Last of the Saxon Kings

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Harold: The Last of the Saxon Kings is a historical novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton. The book is set in England during the 11th century, a time when the country was ruled by the Saxon kings. The story revolves around the life of Harold Godwinson, the last Saxon king of England, who fought against the Norman invasion led by William the Conqueror.The novel provides an insight into the political and social situation of England during that time, including the power struggle between the Saxons and the Normans, and the conflicts between the different factions within the Saxon nobility. It also highlights the personal struggles of Harold, who is torn between his loyalty to his people and his duty as a king.The book is a work of historical fiction, but it is based on extensive research and is considered to be an accurate portrayal of the events and characters of the time. It is written in a rich and descriptive style, which brings the characters and their world to life. The novel is a classic of English literature and is widely regarded as one of the best historical novels ever written.Complete biography of the great Saxon King, Harold.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162575629
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 266
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 210x279x14 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 603 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 12. december 2024

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Harold: The Last of the Saxon Kings is a historical novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton. The book is set in England during the 11th century, a time when the country was ruled by the Saxon kings. The story revolves around the life of Harold Godwinson, the last Saxon king of England, who fought against the Norman invasion led by William the Conqueror.The novel provides an insight into the political and social situation of England during that time, including the power struggle between the Saxons and the Normans, and the conflicts between the different factions within the Saxon nobility. It also highlights the personal struggles of Harold, who is torn between his loyalty to his people and his duty as a king.The book is a work of historical fiction, but it is based on extensive research and is considered to be an accurate portrayal of the events and characters of the time. It is written in a rich and descriptive style, which brings the characters and their world to life. The novel is a classic of English literature and is widely regarded as one of the best historical novels ever written.Complete biography of the great Saxon King, Harold.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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