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100 1 _aLytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron,
_d1803-1873
245 1 0 _aHarold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 03
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
520 _a"Harold: the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 03" by Lytton is a historical novel written in the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This volume navigates the tumultuous period leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, primarily focused on the political and personal rivalries surrounding Harold Godwinson, the last Saxon king. The book explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the clash between Norman and Anglo-Saxon cultures as tensions rise in the kingdom. The narrative centers on Earl Godwin and his sons, especially Harold, as they navigate a fractured realm plagued by civil strife and foreign threats. Following Godwin's return from exile, the tension between the Saxons and Normans heightens, culminating in dramatic confrontations where personal ambitions collide with the fate of the kingdom. Characters like Siward of Northumbria and Tostig, along with the enigmatic figure of the Vala Hilda, add depth to the political intrigue, illustrating the intricacies of power and loyalty during this pivotal era. The story captures the urgency and stakes of the era, as Harold strives to unite the Saxon people against their Norman adversaries, while internal family conflicts and external pressures threaten to unravel everything they hold dear. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBiographical fiction
653 _aHarold, King of England, 1022?-1066 -- Fiction
653 _aWilliam I, King of England, 1027 or 8-1087 -- Fiction
653 _aAnglo-Saxons -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Edward, the Confessor, 1042-1066 -- Fiction
653 _aGreat Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7674
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