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100 1 _aLytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron,
_d1803-1873
245 1 0 _aHarold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 11
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_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 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.)
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/7682
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