Wulf the Saxon
Gelesen von Peter John Keeble
G. A. Henty
(4,772 Sterne; 296 Bewertungen)
Wulf the Saxon is a classic George Henty tale of nobility, loyalty and courage set in 11th century Britain. It relates the adventures of Wulf, a young, but extremely capable Saxon Thane. Wulf with his friends and servitors devote their lives to the service of Harold Godwinson, both before and after he becomes king of England. They are directly involved in capturing castles, rescuing shipwreck survivors, foiling assassination attempts and entering the terrible battles at Stamford Bridge and Senlac field by Hastings.
The background of the novel is set in the stormy period prior to the Norman conquest of Britain and the story centers around real people and events, even offering a historically correct and lucid insight to the intrigues surrounding the religious and political alliances which led to the events of 1066; an absolute turning point in England's history. (12 hr 12 min)
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Epic
TheFarmer
(5 Sterne)
Fantastic medieval story. The best part was the narration. Thankyou Mr. Peter. Can't wait to run across more of your work...
Excellent Listening Experience!
PerLee74
(5 Sterne)
Book is excellent adventure story aimed at younger readers, but is a worthy excursion for adult readers as well. The reader is one of the finest I've heard.
wonderful G.A. Henty story
(5 Sterne)
This is another great example of G.A. Henty's work. The narrator did a fantastic job, his voice and accent fitting the story well. Highly recommended
awsome
gardengirl
(5 Sterne)
truly a masterpiece of historical fiction. I love the narration too.
very good
holmesboy
(5 Sterne)
ðthis was excellent. The reader in the story was very good. I preferred the part about Wales more than about the famous battle. I will continue reading more by this author. Too bad they were not more books by the reader. He did an excellent job!
GOOD HISTORY
Avid Listener
(5 Sterne)
The ending might be a trifle too perfect, but the historical accuracy is much appreciated. The reader is to be commmended for a skilled job.
Charlemagne_742
(5 Sterne)
I loved this book! It helped me to see the events leading up to the Norman Conquest in a new light.
(5 Sterne)
Wonderfully read. The author makes history interesting. People real and honor and loyalty something to be desired.