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Title: Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 03
Credits: This eBook was produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
Summary: "Harold: the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 03" by Lytton is a historical novel written in the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This volume navigates the tumultuous period leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, primarily focused on the political and personal rivalries surrounding Harold Godwinson, the last Saxon king. The book explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the clash between Norman and Anglo-Saxon cultures as tensions rise in the kingdom. The narrative centers on Earl Godwin and his sons, especially Harold, as they navigate a fractured realm plagued by civil strife and foreign threats. Following Godwin's return from exile, the tension between the Saxons and Normans heightens, culminating in dramatic confrontations where personal ambitions collide with the fate of the kingdom. Characters like Siward of Northumbria and Tostig, along with the enigmatic figure of the Vala Hilda, add depth to the political intrigue, illustrating the intricacies of power and loyalty during this pivotal era. The story captures the urgency and stakes of the era, as Harold strives to unite the Saxon people against their Norman adversaries, while internal family conflicts and external pressures threaten to unravel everything they hold dear. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
EBook No.: 7674
Published: Mar 1, 2005
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Biographical fiction
Subject: Harold, King of England, 1022?-1066 -- Fiction
Subject: William I, King of England, 1027 or 8-1087 -- Fiction
Subject: Anglo-Saxons -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Edward, the Confessor, 1042-1066 -- Fiction
Subject: Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 03
Credits: This eBook was produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
Summary: "Harold: the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 03" by Lytton is a historical novel written in the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This volume navigates the tumultuous period leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, primarily focused on the political and personal rivalries surrounding Harold Godwinson, the last Saxon king. The book explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the clash between Norman and Anglo-Saxon cultures as tensions rise in the kingdom. The narrative centers on Earl Godwin and his sons, especially Harold, as they navigate a fractured realm plagued by civil strife and foreign threats. Following Godwin's return from exile, the tension between the Saxons and Normans heightens, culminating in dramatic confrontations where personal ambitions collide with the fate of the kingdom. Characters like Siward of Northumbria and Tostig, along with the enigmatic figure of the Vala Hilda, add depth to the political intrigue, illustrating the intricacies of power and loyalty during this pivotal era. The story captures the urgency and stakes of the era, as Harold strives to unite the Saxon people against their Norman adversaries, while internal family conflicts and external pressures threaten to unravel everything they hold dear. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
EBook No.: 7674
Published: Mar 1, 2005
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Biographical fiction
Subject: Harold, King of England, 1022?-1066 -- Fiction
Subject: William I, King of England, 1027 or 8-1087 -- Fiction
Subject: Anglo-Saxons -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Edward, the Confessor, 1042-1066 -- Fiction
Subject: Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.