Project Gutenberg 2005-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 80 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 10 This eBook was produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger "Harold: the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 10" by Lytton is a historical novel likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative follows Harold, the Earl, as he grapples with the political turmoil and personal conflicts emerging in England during a crucial time in its history, focusing particularly on his interactions with significant characters like Bishop Alred and King Edward. The tale explores themes of loyalty, ambition, and the weight of oaths in a time of impending war and shifting allegiances. The opening of the book establishes a tense atmosphere as Harold returns to England amidst an unsettled political landscape, deeply troubled by the ramifications of an oath he feels bound to fulfill. He seeks absolution from Bishop Alred, who understands the nuances of Harold's predicament and ultimately supports his decision to prioritize the welfare of England over his oath to William. As Harold prepares for the pressures of leadership, the gathering storm of rebellion from the Northumbria—led by Edwin and Morcar—poises him for a defining moment. The complexity of his relationships, particularly with family members like Tostig and his allies, sets the stage for a gripping saga of power struggles, loyalty, and the quest for justice amid the looming threat of Norman conquest. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy 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 Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 148913 2025-07-03T11:57:07.074305 text/html 148734 2025-01-11T00:33:28.488230 text/html 145104 2025-07-03T11:57:12.913328 application/epub+zip 145762 2025-07-03T11:57:10.155341 application/epub+zip 117848 2025-07-03T11:57:09.049328 application/epub+zip 344820 2025-07-03T11:57:15.068325 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 329534 2025-07-03T11:57:12.241310 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 190162 2022-09-04T06:54:51.481419 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 131966 2025-07-03T11:57:06.830380 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 126987 2020-12-30T18:43:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19724 2025-07-03T11:57:15.193292 application/rdf+xml 22083 2025-07-03T11:57:09.538295 image/jpeg 4607 2025-07-03T11:57:09.293314 image/jpeg 52053 2020-12-30T18:43:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 144431 2025-07-03T11:57:07.087333 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