It's been a while since I did a book haul, mostly because I pick up books here and there and keeping track of them and setting them aside for a single book haul isn't practical for me. But I've recently had two windfalls that brought me a bunch of books all at once: one full … Continue reading Book Haul: Windfall Edition
Bernard Cornwell
The Last Kingdom
From Goodreads: This is the exciting—yet little known—story of the making of England in the 9th and 10th centuries, the years in which King Alfred the Great, his son and grandson defeated the Danish Vikings who had invaded and occupied three of England’s four kingdoms. The story is seen through the eyes of Uhtred, a … Continue reading The Last Kingdom
Vikings, Vikings Everywhere
When out of nowhere, Vikings! I've been listening to the British History Podcast, and right now they're talking about the Viking Age and the reign of Alfred the Great in the main podcast as well as their members only series, 'The Fury of the Northmen' which covers the Scandinavian cultures that gave rise to the … Continue reading Vikings, Vikings Everywhere
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