KING ALFRED'S VIKING A Story of the First English Fleet
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ISBN10: 9359323683
ISBN13: 9789359323688
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Nov 1 2023
Pages: 190
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.44 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789359323688
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Nov 1 2023
Pages: 190
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.44 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
King Alfred's Viking, written by Charles W. Whistler, is a compelling historical novel that transports readers to a turbulent era of Viking invasions and King Alfred the Great's resolute resistance. The book vividly depicts the battles, alliances, and strategic maneuverings that characterized this important period. The story takes place in 9th-century England, when Viking attacks and incursions endangered the very fabric of the realm. Whistler deftly mixes together narratives of King Alfred's efforts to defend Wessex from the Viking invasion. Readers may see Alfred's leadership, military prowess, and undying will to protect his kingdom in Whistler's prose. King Alfred's Viking digs into the intricate interactions between the Vikings and the Anglo-Saxons amid exciting warfare and political intrigue. The book dives into the subtle cultural exchanges, ideological clashes, and eventual negotiations that resulted in a precarious coexistence. Whistler's story depicts not only the enormous magnitude of the fight, but also the intimate human stories that transpired during these tumultuous years.
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