The Last Kingdom By Bernard Cornwell

Adventure, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical, Historical Fiction, Young Adult

Feb 06, 2024

The Last Kingdom By Bernard Cornwell free pdf download. The Last Kingdom introduces Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a Saxon noble who is abducted by Danish Vikings during his childhood. He adopts their culture, religion, and language, but circumstances eventually lead him to serve King Alfred of Wessex. Published on October 4, 2004, the book recounts Uhtred’s involvement in several battles, including the significant Battle of Cynwit.

After his father and brother are slain by the Danes, Uhtred is taken captive by Danish Jarl Ragnar the Fearless. His uncle, Ælfric, seizes the title of ealdorman, rightfully Uhtred’s. Uhtred befriends Rorik, Ragnar’s youngest son, and manages to escape when Kjartan and his men torch Ragnar’s hall, killing anyone attempting to escape. Uhtred then aligns himself with King Alfred in Wessex.