Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 11 by Lytton
"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.)
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| Author | Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873 |
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| Title | Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 11 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Biographical fiction |
| Subject | Harold, King of England, 1022?-1066 -- Fiction |
| Subject | William I, King of England, 1027 or 8-1087 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Anglo-Saxons -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Edward, the Confessor, 1042-1066 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7682 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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