Hengist King Of Kent

Hengist King Of Kent

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Publisher's Synopsis

Hengist King of Kent is a historical fiction novel written by Thomas Middleton. The book is set in the 5th century AD and tells the story of Hengist, a legendary king of Kent who is said to have played a significant role in the Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain.The novel follows the life of Hengist from his early days as a warrior in Denmark to his rise to power as the king of Kent. Along the way, he is forced to navigate treacherous political alliances and battles against rival kingdoms.As the story unfolds, Hengist must also deal with personal struggles, including his love for his wife Rowena and his loyalty to his people. The novel explores themes of power, love, and betrayal, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Anglo-Saxons.Hengist King of Kent is a gripping and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and those interested in the early history of Britain. With vivid descriptions and well-drawn characters, Middleton brings to life a fascinating era in British history.GENTLEMAN SAXON They're besieg'd, Aurelius Ambrose and his brother Uther, With numbers infinite in Britain forces, Beset their castle, and they cannot 'scape Without your speedy succour.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781419123306
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 822.3
Language: English
Number of pages: 144
Weight: 261g
Height: 235mm
Width: 190mm
Spine width: 7mm