Lords of the North by Bernard Cornwell (2007, Hardcover)

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PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100060888628
ISBN-139780060888626
eBay Product ID (ePID)52622400

Product Key Features

Book TitleLords of the North
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicWar & Military, Historical
Publication Year2007
GenreFiction
AuthorBernard Cornwell
Book SeriesSaxon Tales Ser.
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight18.4 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2006-043627
ReviewsSplendid...Cornwell...breathes life into ancient history with disarming ease, peppering it with humor and even innocence., Rousing...Of course, all plotlines lead to combat, and Cornwell does not disappoint as Uhtred and his beloved Danish foster brother Ragnar engage their sworn enemy, Kjartan the Cruel, in one final, horrible battle., Uhtred's adventures are thrilling to read. It is not necessary to have read the previous books in the series, as each is self-sustaining. The creation of the world of the ninth century by Cornwell is extraordinary. His attention to detail is wonderful. There is not a moment of this book that anyone who loves to read about personal armed combat and conquest will find boring., For readers who find contentment in reading historical novels featuring clanking swords and battlefield carnage, Bernard Cornwell should be at the very top of your list...The Saxon Chronicles is very possibly his best...Wildy exciting...Cornwell keeps the pace crackling., So soaked with blood and testosterone that it reads like a sword-and-sorcery fantasy, parlaying flamboyant violence and never-ending conflict into simple, unruly fun....There are bawdy insults and simmering feuds, betrayals and a woman worthy of Uhtred's love. And a fine promise from Cornwell: Uhtred's wars are not over., "Glorious." -- Entertainment Weekly "Splendid...Cornwell...breathes life into ancient history with disarming ease, peppering it with humor and even innocence." -- Publishers Weekly "So soaked with blood and testosterone that it reads like a sword-and-sorcery fantasy, parlaying flamboyant violence and never-ending conflict into simple, unruly fun....There are bawdy insults and simmering feuds, betrayals and a woman worthy of Uhtred's love. And a fine promise from Cornwell: Uhtred's wars are not over." -- Arizona Republic "Uhtred's adventures are thrilling to read. It is not necessary to have read the previous books in the series, as each is self-sustaining. The creation of the world of the ninth century by Cornwell is extraordinary. His attention to detail is wonderful. There is not a moment of this book that anyone who loves to read about personal armed combat and conquest will find boring." -- Roanoke Times "Excellent sport... from the expert." -- Kirkus , starred review "Rousing...Of course, all plotlines lead to combat, and Cornwell does not disappoint as Uhtred and his beloved Danish foster brother Ragnar engage their sworn enemy, Kjartan the Cruel, in one final, horrible battle." -- Booklist "For readers who find contentment in reading historical novels featuring clanking swords and battlefield carnage, Bernard Cornwell should be at the very top of your list...The Saxon Chronicles is very possibly his best...Wildy exciting...Cornwell keeps the pace crackling." -- USA Today
Dewey Edition22
Series Volume NumberNo. 3
Dewey Decimal823.914
SynopsisThe third installment 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 BBC America television series. After achieving victory at King Alfred's side, Uhtred of Bebbanburg is returning to his home in the North, finally free of his allegiance to the King--or so he believes. An encounter with a vicious slave trader introduces Uhtred to Guthred, the self-proclaimed King of Northumbria. Curious about Guthred's astounding claim, Uhtred follows him north. But he soon discovers fate has another incredible surprise in store, and begins an unexpected journey that climaxes in the midnight siege of a city thought impregnable--a dangerous seige that results in the forging of England. Lords of the North is Bernard Cornwell's finest work yet--a breathtaking adventure, but it also tells the story of the creation of English identity, as the English and Danes begin to become one people, appropriating each other's languages and, thrillingly, fighting side-by-side., The third installment 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 BBC America television series. After achieving victory at King Alfred's side, Uhtred of Bebbanburg is returning to his home in the North, finally free of his allegiance to the King--or so he believes. An encounter with a vicious slave trader introduces Uhtred to Guthred, the self-proclaimed King of Northumbria. Curious about Guthred's astounding claim, Uhtred follows him north. But he soon discovers fate has another incredible surprise in store, and begins an unexpected journey that climaxes in the midnight siege of a city thought impregnable--a dangerous seige that results in the forging of England. Lords of the North is Bernard Cornwell's finest work yet--a breathtaking adventure, but it also tells the story of the creation of English identity, as the English and Danes begin to become one people, appropriating each other's languages and, thrillingly, fighting side-by-side.
LC Classification NumberPR6053.O75L67 2006

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  • Great Storytelling

    The third book in the Saxon Chronicles series is as intriguing as the first two. Cornwell is a great storyteller and his novels are easy to become emersed in. I don't always like the main character, Utred, but his flaws make him more real. I am eager to read the remaining novels.

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  • Book is like new hard cover, just missin...

    Book is like new hard cover, just missing papwr jacket. Time wa great as just finishing up book two of 3 book sreries. Will pass on all three.

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  • Compelling and Realistic View of Middle Age England

    Outstanding historic story about England in the 9th century but with realistic fictionalized details weaving the few known facts together. This is one in the Viking series. In order: Last Kingdom, Pale Horseman, Lords of the North, Sword Song, Burning Land, Death of Kings, Pagan Lord, Empty Throne, Warriors of the Storm, The Flame Bearer

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  • Great Book! Great Writer!

    Beautiful Book! One of the best historical fiction writers I've ever read...and I've read a lot.

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  • Lords of the North

    great book, awesome author.

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  • Great series.

    This is a great book series. If you like Vikings and such, I highly recommend it.

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  • Last Kingdom series

    Great book in the series by Bernard Cornwell, read this then watch the DVD.

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  • Great book, great quality

    Great book in a series.

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  • The title is the title.

    5 star author.

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  • Most pleased

    Great book. Like new!

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