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The Last Kingdom 4, Episode 5
The first four episodes of this 4th season were based on Bernard Cornwell’s novel The Pagan Lord, and they followed its two major story lines: Uhtred’s attempt to seize Bebbanburg and Cnut’s attempt to seize Mercia. The Netflix series, however … Read More
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Tagged Aethelflaed, Bernard Cornwell, Edward, Stiorra, The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 5, Uhtred
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The Last Kingdom, Episode 3: The New King of Wessex
Despite the fact that the main character of Bernard Cornwell’s books is our hero Uhtred, it is Alfred who is the focal character of this episode. Everything and everyone revolves around him, and actor David Dawson does a spectacular job … Read More
Posted in Anglo-Saxons, History, Review, The Last Kingdom, UK, Vikings
Tagged Anglo-Saxons, Battle, Bernard Cornwell, King Alfred, Ubba, Uhtred
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The Last Kingdom, Episode 1
BBC America’s new series THE LAST KINGDOM is based on The Saxon Tales a series of novels by the brilliant and prolific Bernard Cornwell. I have been a fan of Mr. Cornwell’s books for many years, so I was excited … Read More
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Tagged Battle, Bernard Cornwell, Books, English language, historical, Set Design, Uhtred
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