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Wulf the Saxon - A Classic Historical Adventure of Loyalty, Courage, and the Norman Conquest
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781617200991
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Oct 24 2010
Pages: 308
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A sweeping historical adventure by G. A. Henty set during the final struggle between Saxon England and the Norman invasion of 1066.
In this vivid historical narrative, Henty follows the fortunes of Wulf, a young Saxon thane who rises to prominence in the service of Harold II of England during the turbulent years leading to the Norman Conquest. As England faces threats from multiple directions, Wulf finds himself drawn into the great events that culminate in the decisive battles of Stamford Bridge and Battle of Hastings.
Through Wulf's adventures, the reader encounters the political tensions, shifting alliances, and military struggles that marked one of the most dramatic turning points in English history. Henty combines careful historical research with fast-moving storytelling, presenting both the heroic traditions of the Saxon world and the formidable challenge posed by the Norman forces under William the Conqueror.
Part historical chronicle and part adventure story, Wulf the Saxon introduces readers to the culture, warfare, and leadership of eleventh-century England. As with many of Henty's works, the novel places fictional characters within real historical events, offering an accessible and engaging entry into the history of the Norman Conquest.
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