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The Last Kingdom
a novel
Book • 2004
The Last Kingdom is the first novel in The Saxon Stories series by Bernard Cornwell.
It tells the story of Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a Saxon noble who is captured by Danish Vikings at the age of nine and raised as one of their own.
Uhtred's journey takes him through his formative years with the Danes, where he learns their culture, language, and warrior ways.
However, after a series of events, he finds himself serving King Alfred of Wessex and participating in key battles against the Danish invaders.
The novel explores themes of cultural identity, loyalty, and the struggle for unity in a divided England during the late 9th and early 10th centuries.
It tells the story of Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a Saxon noble who is captured by Danish Vikings at the age of nine and raised as one of their own.
Uhtred's journey takes him through his formative years with the Danes, where he learns their culture, language, and warrior ways.
However, after a series of events, he finds himself serving King Alfred of Wessex and participating in key battles against the Danish invaders.
The novel explores themes of cultural identity, loyalty, and the struggle for unity in a divided England during the late 9th and early 10th centuries.
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while discussing a book series about Uhtred of Bebbanburg.

Rudyard Lynch

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Medieval Britain
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when discussing the fictional portrayal of Anglo-Danish relations.


Tom Holland

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71. England v Denmark
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as the first book in his Saxon Tales series, which is about a Saxon named Uhtred who helps Alfred the Great establish England as a kingdom.

Howard Tayler

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as the author of the books on which the TV series is based.


Matt Lewis

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