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The King Of Kent (1882)

The King Of Kent (1882)

Cook, Keningale Robert

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Political ScienceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1165585979
ISBN13: 9781165585977
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 82
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The King of Kent is a historical novel written by Keningale Robert Cook, first published in 1882. The story is set in 6th century England, during the time of the Anglo-Saxon invasion. The book follows the life of Ethelbert, the King of Kent, who is faced with the challenge of maintaining his power and kingdom amidst the political and religious turmoil of the time.The novel explores the themes of power, love, and religious conflict, as Ethelbert is torn between his loyalty to his people and his desire for the beautiful and intelligent Bertha, a Christian princess from France. The book also delves into the conflict between the pagan Anglo-Saxon religion and the growing influence of Christianity in England.Throughout the book, Cook weaves historical accuracy with fictional storytelling, creating a vivid and engaging narrative that transports readers back in time. The King of Kent is a must-read for anyone interested in English history, Anglo-Saxon culture, or historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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