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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
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Label: HarperCollins
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Page Count: 336
Printing Date: January 23, 2007
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Release Date: January 23, 2007
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I just love this book and this whole series! The characters are very well put together in the plot, which has many suprises. Just so you know, this page's info about the book is wrong, its not from the Grail Quest Series it's from Saxon Tales (#3).
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When reading 'historical fiction' I prefer more emphasis on history. I like the author to set a believable backdrop. I've recently finished Iggluden's `Emporer series' and Follet's Pillars of the Earth. Cornwell's work is in a similar vein to Iggluden, with much blood and gore, whereas Pillars is an epic novel. Nevertheless, Lords of the North is a great action adventure story with satisfying character development and an intriguing plot. Uhtred is like an old-school James Bond. It helps to have some knowledge of geography/history of Britain, but not necessary to enjoy this fast-paced romp.
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Bernard Cornwell has once again merged history and fiction into an exciting read. The man is an absolute master of his craft!
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This book is typical Bernard Cornwell. I think he is a master at his craft, and I eagerly await anything that he publishes. As a favor to you, I'd like to mention a new author that I think is an equal to Bernard Cornwell. Sam Barone has written a two book series: Dawn of Empire and Empire Rising. These books are long, detailed, and fascinating. Furthermore, if you like to read about battles, Barone's final battles last a hundred pages and more. None of it is dull! I never did get to bed before 2:00 AM while reading this book so you are warned! The author is a nice fellow who returned my email when I sent him my thanks for writing such a fine series. Barone reminds me a lot of a cross between Bernard Cornwell, Wilbur Smith, and oddly enough, Zane Grey.
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This is the third novel of the Saxon Chronicles, taking place during the time of King Alfred the Great. In this novel, King Alfred is back on the throne in Wessex, but has a tenuous grip. The Saxons and Danes still battle for control of Great Britain, with native Britons pushed back to the west, Scots on the north, Northmen/Danes occupying parts of Ireland, and conflicts between Christians and Pagans. I am descented from all of them, and my ancestors continually fought with each other. This novel gives a fictional portrayal of the conflicts.
The main character, as in the other novels, is Uhtred. He is displeased with Alfred who gave him an insultingly small estate (five hides) as a reward for his services. He is descended from kings and seeks to return north to reclaim the earldom usurped by his uncle. But he also has many enemies in the north.
He has friends loyal to him, but learns he cannot trust a king. A head of state will sacrifice people around him in order to maintain his own power and position. He is somewhat fatalistic about that, but he is a warrior you should not trifle with. His fortunes wax and wain. He is a warrior, and most warriors lived for battle and expected to die with a sword in their hand. Those that excelled were awarded with armbands (a practice carried down to modern times with superbowl rings and such).
You will learn a lot about the customs of the times. Most people lived in a state of slavery. Education was limited. Even well born people could rarely read and write (that was left to the clergy). Border raids to steal cattle and slaves were common. Customs such as bathing were uncommon, and people commonly had rotten teeth. People's life spans were short. A person over 40 was considered old. Laws tended to be whatever the local lords said they were. They could plunder, rape, and kill as long as they were strong enough to hold their position. Their strength was measured by the number of spearmen they could muster.
You learn some more about the use of the shield wall in battle. Untrained hordes attempting to attack a shield wall were usually slaughtered. It was brute strengh against brute strength, the strongest shield wall prevailing.
Historical Note - Alfred the Great, who would have been 29 during the setting of this novel, died in 901 AD at the age of 51 (old for that time period) and was succeeded by Edward. Alfred is depicted as being in bad health, but he obviously will still be around in any sequels.
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