Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2005-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 36 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 09 Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. This eBook was produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger "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.) en Biographical fiction Harold, King of England, 1022?-1066 -- Fiction William I, King of England, 1027 or 8-1087 -- Fiction Anglo-Saxons -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction Great Britain -- History -- Edward, the Confessor, 1042-1066 -- Fiction Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Browsing: History - British Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 121074 120982 2024-10-04T04:02:04.615993 2023-10-04T04:44:47.492714 text/html text/html 121067 120975 2024-10-04T04:02:04.840994 2023-10-04T04:44:47.634741 text/html text/html 136562 2024-10-04T04:02:11.066993 application/epub+zip 137046 2024-10-04T04:02:08.287983 application/epub+zip 107870 2024-10-04T04:02:07.083005 application/epub+zip 326566 2024-10-04T04:02:13.150931 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 314266 2024-10-04T04:02:10.292991 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 175201 2022-09-04T06:54:43.517815 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 107524 107483 2024-10-04T04:02:04.248046 2023-10-04T04:44:47.238717 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 102541 2020-12-30T18:43:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 42840 2020-12-30T18:43:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20987 2024-10-04T04:02:13.282968 application/rdf+xml 22012 2024-10-04T04:02:07.616244 image/jpeg 4612 2024-10-04T04:02:07.347983 image/jpeg 135953 2024-10-04T04:02:04.852980 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia