02611cam a22003613u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000052001122450055001642640051002193000047002703360026003173370026003433380036003695000031004055080063004365201339004995340045018386530025018836530051019086530058019596530048020176530076020656530049021418560042021909990017022327675UtSlPG20260610133211.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aLytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron,d1803-187310aHarold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 04 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-03-01  aThis eBook was produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger  a"Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 04" by Lytton is a historical novel written in the 19th century, likely during the Victorian era. The book delves into the life of Harold Godwinson, the last Saxon king of England, exploring the intricacies of his lineage, political maneuvers, and personal dilemmas in the context of the historic struggle and transition between Saxon and Norman rule. It weaves themes of ambition, love, and cultural conflict against the backdrop of a pivotal time in British history.  In this volume, Harold is portrayed as a man caught between his noble heritage and the demands of leadership during a time of political upheaval. The narrative follows his complicated relationships with his family, including his mother, Githa, and his brothers, as well as the broader socio-political landscape marked by alliances and rivalries, particularly with the Norman Duke, William. Central to the plot is Harold's love for Edith, which is hampered by their kinship, causing Harold to grapple with personal sacrifice for the sake of duty and national integrity. As tensions rise leading to the inevitable clash with the Normans, Harold must navigate a treacherous path of loyalty, ambition, and the haunting specter of destiny that looms over his every decision. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBiographical fiction  aHarold, King of England, 1022?-1066 -- Fiction  aWilliam I, King of England, 1027 or 8-1087 -- Fiction  aAnglo-Saxons -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction  aGreat Britain -- History -- Edward, the Confessor, 1042-1066 -- Fiction  aGreat Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7675  c49664d49664