02545cam a22003613u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000052001122450055001642640051002193000047002703360026003173370026003433380036003695000031004055080063004365201273004995340045017726530025018176530051018426530058018936530048019516530076019996530049020758560042021249990017021667682UtSlPG20260610133211.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aLytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron,d1803-187310aHarold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 11 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 11" by Lytton is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The book centers on the pivotal events surrounding the reign of King Harold II of England during the tumultuous period leading up to the Norman Conquest. The narrative begins with the impending death of King Edward the Confessor and the consequential power struggle among the nobles, specifically focusing on Harold, his ascension to the throne, and the brewing conflict with Duke William of Normandy.  The opening of the novel depicts the tense atmosphere in the palace as those awaiting news of the dying king speculate on the succession. Key figures such as Harold, Edith (the King's lady), and church leaders gather as Edward's health declines. The moment is charged with anxiety not only about Edward's passing but also about the legitimacy of Harold's claim to the throne in the face of William's ambitions. As Edward dies, he seemingly endorses Harold as his successor, setting the stage for political intrigue. The opening efficiently establishes the themes of power, loyalty, and impending conflict, laying a foundation for the ensuing historical drama that lingers throughout the narrative. (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/7682  c49671d49671