The Saxon Tales Collection: Books #5-8: Action Adventure Epics of War and Survival in the Bestselling Historical Series

For fans of "The Last Kingdom" novel series this second set of books does not disappoint. It continues to offer interesting plots and characters as we follow Uhtred on his life's journey and the creation of Alfred The Great's England. For those who tired after reading Books 1 through 4 you may not wish to continue. I find the entire series a good time read. if one has not read the first four books of the series it may be a bit difficullt to follow although the author does try to fill in the backstory. I suppose it it is still enjoyable but why not start at the beginning. I've already purchased Book 9 in the series and cannot wait to get started on it. For those who have already watched the Netflix Last Kingdom Series . Go back and read the books and then watch the series again. I got so much more out of the second viewing. Best is to read the novels first and then watch the Netflix Streaming Series which is excellent also .

A couple of weeks ago I picked up Agincourt by Cornwell from my girlfriends dresser and started reading. I finished two day later and immediately started this series. I’m already on book 7. I can’t put the books down. I have a degree in history and read mostly historical fiction and this is one of my favorite time periods. Cornwell novels contain some of the best battle scenes I’ve ever read.

I'm glad that I found Bernard Cornwell and the Saxon Tales. I've just started the ninth book and I really hopes he writes dozens more. He writing style is very descriptive but not flowery and overdone like some. His characters, and there developed, are fantastic. I have no problem visualizing each and every one. The novels move at a good pace and the action makes me feel as though I'm watching rather than reading. I could go on and on. Even though I'm not a big fan of King Arthur, or England's history, I will be reading his other works. I bought the first four books separately and the next four in this set. It was more economical that way.

This is really a great history of the beginning of Great Britain, well told and historically correct in most aspects. Taking place during the eighth to the eleventh century there was a lot of violence then and the author is graphic but accurate. As a bonus, using my Kindle app, I could highlight phrases, place names, anything in the book(s), and up would come Wikipedia and I'd get photos and background. Or translations as needed. (oooooo how I love my Kindle, on all my devices). Interesting to see the weapons and battle strategy compared with today. Weapons change, the violence doesn't. Overall the series was excellent. I'm a history and historical novel buff and it gave a wonderful background on the making of the UK. Dropped one star because too much very graphic violence. Less blood & guts would been better. As an aside, I started reading the books before I watched the TV series & glad I did. The hero in the TV series doesn't EVEN look or act the same, quite disconcerting.

I have enjoyed the world of Utred . what makes it even more enjoyable is how the writer uses real historical battles and historical characters to intertwine with Utred making the stories more entertaining.

I have completed the series on the Saxon Tales and have totally enjoyed it. I can't wait for book nine which I think is the final tale in the series. I have not only been entertained by the historical novels but have come away with knowledge of English history during the Middle Ages.The tales definitely need to be read in order to follow the flow of the story and the development of the characters.

Probably the best series I have read, bar none. I loved each and every book. It tells a story that few people are familiar with. If you are interested in hours of good reading, this series is for you.

Volumes 5 through 8 continued the story developed in the first four volumes. There is much bloodshed and violence, which was the way of life in the 10th Century in the lands that ultimately became England. Saxons, Danes, Welsh, and Irish all collided as the Saxons slowly regained their lands taken by the Danes. To me, the books were true page-turners, and I read them quickly. Cornell tells a gripping story. I highly recommend these books for those interested in the deep history of England.

O sonho de unificação dos reinos saxões ocorrerá ainda durante a vida do campeão de Wessex? Ainda faltam uns cinco livros para frente. Mas a cada volume da saga do filho de Nortúmbria criado como danês e retornado meio contra a vontade ao seu povo na luta para libertar a Inglaterra de seus invasores escandinavos sigo firme rumo ao próximo.