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Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Complete Paperback – March 3, 2024

by Edward Bulwer Lytton (Author)

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"Harold: The Last of the Saxon Kings" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a historical novel set in England during the 11th century. The narrative follows the life and times of Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. It intricately weaves together political intrigue, love, warfare, and the clash of cultures during a pivotal period in English history. Bulwer-Lytton paints a vivid portrait of Harold's rise to power, his struggles against external threats including the Norman invasion led by William the Conqueror, and the complexities of his personal life, particularly his relationships with Edith Swan-Neck and Aldyth, the queen. The novel offers a rich tapestry of historical detail, exploring the tensions between the Anglo-Saxon and Norman cultures, the intricacies of courtly life, and the challenges faced by a nation on the brink of transformation. Through the eyes of Harold, readers witness the fervor of battle, the burdens of leadership, and the relentless march of history.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aeterna (March 3, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 494 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1444466232
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1444466232
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.91 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.12 x 9 inches

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Phillip T. Moss

Royal Intrigue

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2019

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A very informative rendition of the events preceding the death of Harold at the battle of Hastings in 1066

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Angela Lake

Long-winded, but Wow.

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2011

The author, Edward Bulwer Lytton was probably a very brilliant man. He certainly did his homework for this novel. Written around 1850,(?) some of the words he used are not in our dictionary, but most of the time, you can figure out his verbiage by the context in which it was used. But not always, which can be frustrating. If you like the "Dark Ages" and want another "take" on King Herald's life, this is very worth your time. Lytton at times will bore you to tears, yet there are times when I couldn't put my Kindle down. The author does like to talk, and talk he does. I believe the first 10% of the Kindle book is about how he defends his writing style from others who have attacked his opening lines to books. The last 10% of the book is his own "take" on this book and what may and what may not have been. I've read so many books from this era, that I know nobody truly knows the facts. They go by small simple writings that were kept safe by the Churches, written by the Monks, and drawings. However, I am always intrigued to read another novel regarding the Kings of England. You do learn a lot about "The Battle of Hastings," but this writer takes forever to get you there. In fact, he takes forever to get you any where. I think it took eight volumes to get to the death of King Edward. I hung in there because when Lytton does write the good parts, they are very good and worth reading. I enjoyed it, but make no mistake, it can be very frustrating, long-winded, with a lot of useless fluff thrown in. I was glad I stayed til the end, as I thought it was the greatest part. Lytton does know how to write a good battle scene. I wouldn't make this book your first book about England Kings or even history about "The Battle of Hastings" because even though it may depict the battle well, it doesn't tell you much about the history of England throughout the middle ages. Read one that depicts several Kings, the clothing worn, the food eaten, the mead (wine) and ale (beer) consumed, the senses, the buildings and how and what they were made from. Most of all, make sure the book does justice in the depiction of how people looked and what made them stand out from the rest. I would recommend starting with: "The Pillars of the Earth" The Pillars of the Earth and "World Without End" by Ken Follet World Without End or "The Sons of Mercia" book one: "Eadric the Grasper" Eadric the Grasper: Sons of Mercia Book two: "Godric the Kingslayer" by Jayden Woods (Still waiting on her third book: "Eadric the Wild"). And then, maybe you will be ready for this long, powerful novel.

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D. D. LeDu

A fascinating story, well told

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2012

This is a long, diligent book. Lytton clearly states his intenion at the beginning: To tell the story of Harold without deviating from established fact. This makes the telling more difficult, since most authors would not hesitate be "bend" facts to accommodate the story line. In fact, his notes at the end justifying his "facts" are worth reading by themselves.

Both my wife and I enjoyed this book immensely. It is so well told, and so meticulous in its historical detail, that it is sometimes difficult to remember that you are reading a fictional account. I seldom read fiction, but could be converted if more were written like this.

Within the parameters that Lytton set for hiimself, he was enormously successful. I did find some of the perambulations into Druid rites a bit boring, but they do contribute to the picture he was painting. Overall, I strongly recommend this book, particularly for someone who has a strong historical interest in the period.

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