Project Gutenberg 2005-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 217 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 09 This eBook was produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger "Harold: the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 09" by Lytton is a historical novel likely written during the late 19th century. It explores the tensions and complexities surrounding the pivotal moments leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, focusing primarily on Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king. The narrative delves into themes of power, loyalty, and the clash of cultures as Harold grapples with his ambitions and the duplicity of the Norman prince, William the Conqueror. The story unfolds with Harold's entanglement in political intrigue after he is captured by William's vassal, Count Guy. Forced to navigate a web of deceit and manipulation, Harold is both a noble warrior and a potential pawn in William's ambitions for the English throne. As he forms awkward alliances and faces moral challenges, Harold struggles between his love for England and the obligations thrust upon him by the Norman court. The relationship between Harold and William fluctuates from cautious camaraderie to simmering rivalry, ultimately culminating in a dangerous oath binding Harold to William's nefarious plans. The novel paints a vivid picture of the historical context, character motivations, and the looming threat of conquest that hangs over Harold's fate and the future of England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Biographical fiction Harold, King of England, 1022?-1066 -- Fiction William I, King of England, 1027 or 8-1087 -- Fiction Anglo-Saxons -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction Great Britain -- History -- Edward, the Confessor, 1042-1066 -- Fiction Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Browsing: History - British Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 121246 2025-06-03T13:18:14.473300 text/html 121067 2025-01-11T00:33:12.591266 text/html 136642 2025-06-03T13:18:21.008267 application/epub+zip 137044 2025-06-03T13:18:18.022260 application/epub+zip 107869 2025-06-03T13:18:16.737259 application/epub+zip 326542 2025-06-03T13:18:23.175266 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 314266 2025-06-03T13:18:20.230285 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 175201 2022-09-04T06:54:43.517815 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 107524 2025-06-03T13:18:14.074299 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 102541 2020-12-30T18:43:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 42840 2020-12-30T18:43:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19467 2025-06-03T13:18:23.326233 application/rdf+xml 22012 2025-06-03T13:18:17.324273 image/jpeg 4612 2025-06-03T13:18:17.018258 image/jpeg 136024 2025-06-03T13:18:14.486281 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia