Hereward, the Last of the English: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Hereward, the Last of the English is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Kingsley, Charles (1819–1875).
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"Hereward, the Last of the English" by Charles Kingsley is a historical novel published in 1866. It follows Hereward, son of Lady Godiva, who transforms from an outlawed young ruffian into England's defiant resistance leader against the Norman invaders. From his stronghold in the marshy fens of Ely, Hereward wages a desperate campaign to preserve Anglo-Saxon England. The novel blends adventure, romance, and brutal medieval combat as it chronicles one man's fight against overwhelming odds and the conflicts between primitive vigor and Norman discipline.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Hereward, the Last of the English
- Author credits: Kingsley, Charles (1819–1875)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Great Britain -- History -- To 1066 -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
- Historical Fiction
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