Hereward The Wake, Last Of The English V1

Hereward The Wake, Last Of The English V1 is a historical novel written by Charles Kingsley. The book is set in the 11th century and follows the story of Hereward the Wake, an Anglo-Saxon nobleman who led a resistance against the Norman invasion of England. The novel is divided into several chapters, each of which provides a detailed account of Hereward's life and his struggle against the Norman conquerors. The book begins with Hereward's childhood and his early years as a warrior. It then goes on to describe his involvement in the Battle of Hastings, where he fought alongside King Harold against William the Conqueror. After the defeat at the Battle of Hastings, Hereward returns to his homeland in East Anglia, where he becomes a leader of the resistance movement against the Norman invaders. Throughout the novel, Kingsley portrays Hereward as a brave and heroic figure, who is determined to defend his people and his country against the foreign invaders. The book also highlights the political and social tensions that existed between the Anglo-Saxon and Norman cultures during this period. Overall, Hereward The Wake, Last Of The English V1 is an engaging and well-researched historical novel that provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of England's most legendary heroes.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.