02625cam a22003613u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000052001122450055001642640051002193000047002703360026003173370026003433380036003695000031004055080063004365201353004995340045018526530025018976530051019226530058019736530048020316530076020796530049021558560042022049990017022467680UtSlPG20260610133211.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aLytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron,d1803-187310aHarold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 09 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 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.)  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/7680  c49669d49669