The Saxon Tales Collection: Books #1-4
By Bernard Cornwell
- Release Date: 2014-08-12
- Genre: Historical Fiction
Description
A collection of the first four installments of Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, “like Game of Thrones, but real” (The Observer, London)—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit television series. The Saxon Tales Collection includes: The Last Kingdom, The Pale Horseman, Lords of the North, and Sword Song.
Starting with The Last Kingdom, this is the exciting—yet little known—story of the making of England in the 9th and 10th centuries, the years in which King Alfred the Great, his son and grandson defeated the Danish Vikings who had invaded and occupied three of England’s four kingdoms.
This thrilling adventure—based on existing records of Cornwell’s ancestors—depicts a time when law and order were ripped violently apart by a pagan assault on Christian England, an assault that came very close to destroying England.
“History comes alive.”—Boston Globe
Reviews
Great book series
5By HsjducysbnGreat book with an amazing plot. Easy to read and follow along. Can wait for the enjoy the next bundle!Superb!
5By JimDexIf you like action, this great series will not let you down. It’s so good they made a 47 part TV movie. But this is much better. Cornwell’s research and imagination are impeccable. Enjoy every last page.AMAZING!!
5By mediaexpertYour learn so much from this amazing books as how it helps you even compare to today’s modern society, so many different characters and how they come to life do much in there each details. How the heart and mind of one person was so important to different lands. You become such a great fan of Lore Uhtred. SIMPLY PUT...FANTANSTIC!! OkIncredible
5By Sjahn79This series has changed me. From the first words to the last I have been transported through time, captivated, expanded and touched. I love the historical aspects of the time and place, but it is the richness of the characters the depth and soul of each brought to life with such gifted words. I am looking forward to traversing through the next chapters, books and story. Thank you.
