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The Saxon Stories, also referred to as Saxon Tales or Saxon Chronicles in the United States, and known as The Warrior Chronicles, and more recently as The Last Kingdom series, is a historical fiction series authored by Bernard Cornwell. It explores the formation of England during the ninth and tenth centuries and comprises a total of 13 novels.
The central character is Uhtred of Bebbanburg, who is the son of a Saxon lord in Northumbria. After being captured in his youth, he is raised by a Danish warlord. Throughout his lengthy life, Uhtred, despite his personal inclinations, consistently engages in battles and intrigues to fulfill Alfred the Great's vision of unifying all English speakers under a single kingdom.
The initial ten novels of this series were adapted into five seasons of the television show The Last Kingdom, featuring Alexander Dreymon in the lead role. The first two seasons were produced by the BBC, while the subsequent three seasons were developed by Netflix.
"Open a book. Discover a world."
The central character is Uhtred of Bebbanburg, who is the son of a Saxon lord in Northumbria. After being captured in his youth, he is raised by a Danish warlord. Throughout his lengthy life, Uhtred, despite his personal inclinations, consistently engages in battles and intrigues to fulfill Alfred the Great's vision of unifying all English speakers under a single kingdom.
The initial ten novels of this series were adapted into five seasons of the television show The Last Kingdom, featuring Alexander Dreymon in the lead role. The first two seasons were produced by the BBC, while the subsequent three seasons were developed by Netflix.
"Open a book. Discover a world."
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