Tag Archives: Anglo-Saxons

The Pale Horseman

The Pale Horseman© 2006 Bernard Cornwell349 pages Only the small kingdom of Wessex stands between the Danes and total control of England, and few are convinced that the sickly King Alfred is a man capable of leading the Saxons to … Continue reading

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The Last Kingdom

The Last Kingdom© 2005 Bernard Cornwell333 pages My name is Uhtred. I am the son of Uhtred, who was the son of Uhtred and his father was also called Uhtred.[…]   I look at those parchments, which are deeds saying … Continue reading

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