Litsy

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#OffMyShelf (Published over 10 years ago)
#Roll100

I didn‘t realize this was the start of a 16 book series! 😬 First published in 2006.

This is the story of Uhtred, the Saxon son of a Northumbrian Eorlemann who is taken at the age of 10 and raised by the invading Danes. The Last Kingdom refers to Wessex, which is the last Anglo-Saxon holdout against the Danes. This is excellent historical fiction. Violent but likely historically accurate.

wanderinglynn, PuddleJumper

willaful 16 books! Ack! I know exactly what you mean. 1mo

Ruthiella @willaful I know! 😂 I thought it was as a trilogy max! (edited) 1mo

LeahBergen My husband has read them all but I think I stopped after book 5 or 6. I tend to do that with big series! 😆 1mo

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Ruthiella @LeahBergen It‘s a big commitment! 😆 1mo

wanderinglynn Yay! Off to a great start! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 1mo

Ruthiella @wanderinglynn Hope to keep up the momentum! 🤞 1mo

eeclayton I'm glad you liked it. I read all 16 books, over several years, with lots of breaks of various length between installments. It actually felt really nice when there were further books left, like opportunities to return to this world. Not every book is equally strong, but I found something to enjoy in each. 1mo

Ruthiella @eeclayton Good to know. I will likely continue on but like you did, as the books come to me and I have an urge to read historical fiction. 👍 1mo

AnishaInkspill I have this on my tbr ( 😂been there for a few years), seriously, 16 books, maybe it will stay there for a few more 😂 1mo

Ruthiella @AnishaInkspill I hear you! 😂 if it‘s any consolation, I think one can also read this as a standalone. 1mo

PuddleJumper 🎉🎉 6d

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bibliothecarivs

Vikings | Magnus Magnusson

Recent acquisitions (50% off all hardbacks at my local right now!):

📖 Viking: Hammer of the North by Magnus Magnusson
📖 The Celts: Life, Myth and Art by Juliette Wood
📖 Timpson's England: A Look Beyond the Obvious by John Timpson

#UniteAgainstBookBans and #LetUtahRead

Bookwomble Ah, Magnus Magnusson. He was a TV staple when I was growing up. 2mo

bibliothecarivs @Bookwomble thanks for pointing that out. I just scanned his Wikipedia bio. Interesting life. 2mo

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dabbe

Untitled | Untitled

#poetrymatters
#Viking
@TheSpineView

I see the word “Viking“ ... I think of this song.
Because ... Led Zeppelin.

Oh, who am I kidding? It's all about Robert Plant. #vikingindeed

TheSpineView ❤️ Robert Plant 3mo

dabbe @TheSpineView Oh, to have been chosen as his groupie back in the day. 😂 3mo

TheSpineView @dabbe IKR! 3mo

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TheSpineView I had to listen to some Led Zeppelin currently listening to Still Loving You by the Scorpions 3mo

dabbe @TheSpineView 🖤🎶🎶🖤 3mo

The_Book_Ninja I always feel this is the song of choice for people who read David Gemmell 3mo

dabbe @The_Book_Ninja I have never read anything by him. I don't read fantasy that much. Do you like him? 3mo

The_Book_Ninja @dabbe no I haven‘t actually…but that song‘s lyrics scream fantasy novel 3mo

dabbe @The_Book_Ninja 🎯!!! 3mo

Shemac77 Zeppelin! My favorite band! 3mo

dabbe @Shemac77 #ditto! 🤩 3mo

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Eggs

Untitled | Unknown

#Viking #PoetryMatters

@TheSpineView

TheSpineView Perfect!🌞 3mo

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dabbe 🤎🍁🧡 3mo

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AnishaInkspill 😍 😍 3mo

Eggs @AnishaInkspill 🥰🌸 3mo

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TheSpineView

Selected Poems of Henry Newbolt | Sir Henry John Newbolt

#PoetryMatters @TheSpineView
#Viking

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TheSpineView @dabbe 🥰 3mo

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Rome753

Empires of the Normans | Levi Roach

so-so

Decent read. It's good as a broad introduction to the history of the Normans. The book covers several different historical events, such as William the Conqueror, the Norman conquest of Sicily, and the 1st Crusade. However, I feel that the author tries to cover too much material in too short of a book. As a result, several events aren't covered in as much detail as they could've been.

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Rome753

Empires of the Normans | Levi Roach

Next up for reading.
#medievalhistory

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Jari-chan

Makers of Scotland: Picts, Romans, Gaels and Vikings | Tim Clarkson

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Same strengths and weaknesses as the book about the Picts: strong in wars and names, sometimes a bit dry, but highly informative. I wish there would've been more about the daily lives of people, their cultures etc. But if you're looking for a good overview of the early days of Scotland (or the British Isles generally), I can highly recommend Tim Clarkson. It was a fascinating ride through history.

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