Wulf The Saxon: A Story of the Norman Conquest (Works of G. A. Henty) (Library Binding)

by G. A. Henty (Author), Ralph Peacock (Illustrator) "THE great Abbey of Westminster was approaching its completion; an army of masons and labourers swarmed like bees upon and around it, and although differing..." (more)
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Although the immediate results of the Battle of Hastings may have been of less importance to the world than were those of some other great battles, the struggle has, in the long run, had a greater influence upon the destiny of mankind than any other similar event that has ever taken place. That admixture of Saxon, Danish, and British races which had come to be known under the general name of English, was in most respects far behind the rest of Europe. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 361 pages
• Publisher: Preston-Speed Publications (August 8, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887159177
• ISBN-13: 978-1887159173
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,900,279 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting, historically accurate action-adventure!, September 1, 1999

By A Customer

I received this book to read as a school assignment. After I read the first ten pages, I thought it was going to be pretty boring. I mean, how interesting is a book about getting in a quarrel about tripping over someone's feet. I wondered how Henty managed to write a book that goes on for 360 pages with really small print that kept going on like that. Then, I decided to read a little more. The second chapter wasn't quite as bad so I read a little more, until it got so interesting I didn't want to stop!

G. A. Henty wrote a scores of historical fiction stories about the Middle Ages and other time periods, including Ancient Civilizations, the Renaissance, and even journeys to the new world. At the turn of the century, he was a renowned author, especially among high-school boys. I am surprised that he has been almost completely forgotten today. Henty is a marvelous author who wrote exciting, historically accurate, action-adventure books.

Wulf is a Saxon thane who is under the command of Earl Harold of Wessex. He is always by Harold's side, ready for adventure with his right-hand man Osgod and his best friend Beorn. They fight the Welsh, the Bretons, Vikings, and finally the Normans under the command of the Duke of Normandy, a.k.a. William the Conqueror at the final conflict at Hastings.

If all Henty's books are like this one, I'm going to ask my parents to order the whole set! The only downside to investing your time in this book is the beginning is a little slow. But after that, It's Great! I can't wait to read the next one.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All good books., January 16, 1999

By A Customer

This is an excellent book as well as all of the other books by this author. Get them all.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars G.A. Henty's Book on tape: Read by Jim Weiss, August 6, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Wulf the Saxon: A Story of the Norman Conquest (Paperback)

My son was given this book on tape as a gift. It ended up being a gift for the entire family. Henty writes very good and interesting historical fiction that has wide appeal. Although most of his books focus on young men in history, my daughter also found the story of Wulf very interesting and entertaining.