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The Dragon and the Raven by G. A. Henty

The Dragon and the Raven

G. A. Henty

Start Publishing LLC · Print & ebook · January 3, 2013

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Who it’s for
A late ninth-century adventure brings Alfred the Great’s reign into focus through conflict and action.
Themes
Danish Viking invasion, Alfredian England
Genres
Medieval Tales, Historical Europe

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About this book

This book is also know as The Days of King Alfred. The story is set in the late 9th century during the rule of Alfred The Great. The story follows the adventures of the fictional character Ealdorman Edmund as he and King Alfred fight against Danish Viking invaders.

History in Motion

A late ninth-century adventure brings Alfred the Great’s reign into focus through conflict and action.

Come here for

  • Historical adventure set during Alfred the Great’s reign

Expect

  • A fictional ealdorman and Alfred facing Danish Viking invaders

Where it sits

Historical Europe86%
Medieval Tales67%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Historical Europe
Authors
G. A. Henty
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
January 3, 2013
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Danish Viking invasion · Alfredian England
Reading lane
Historical Europe