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Two of which king fisher lives and joseph were shortlisted for the booker prize. The last english king of the title is harold godwinson, of course, but rathbone tells the story of the norman conquest of england in 1066ad, for our overseas readers from the point of view of walt, a simple member of king harolds personal bodyguard. Buy the last english king by julian rathbone from waterstones today. The prolific author julian rathbone was a writer of crime stories, mysteries and thrillers who also turned his hand to the historical novel, science fiction and even horror and much of his writing had strong political and social dimensions. Julian rathbone was the author of many highlyacclaimed novels. Lee ok im using the the last english king as a reference point for julian rathbone s historical canon. The last english king by julian rathbone book cover, description, publication history.

Julian rathbone is the author of many books, including the hugely acclaimed the last english king, kings of albion and the booker shortlisted. Julian rathbone a novel on king harold ii, the last anglosaxon king of the english. King harold of england, weakened by a ferocious viking invasion from the north, could. Last english king by rathbone, julian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

The last english king by julian rathbone 1998, hardcover. Julian rathbone s new novel weaves around the events of 1066 to give us not only the all. Nov 23, 2019 julian rathbone the last english king walt, the last surviving bodyguard of king harold, roams europe in the aftermath of william the bastards invasion of england in 1066. The last english king by julian rathbone waterstones. Julian rathbone has 43 books on goodreads with 3817 ratings.

Julian rathbones most popular book is the last english king. There are moments in this novel when one could be watching an episode of blackadder. Kings of albion is a work of fiction that purports to be set in the fifteenth century. A darkhued lament for the loss of jolly old england a millennium ago, when psychopath william the conqueror used a bagful of tricks to best good king harold, this saga from the wideranging rathbone blame hitler, p. The last english king by julian rathbone, 9780349109435, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. On september 27, 1066, duke william of normandy sailed for england with hundreds of ships and over 8,000 men. Mar 29, 2010 discover book depositorys huge selection of julian rathbone books online. The battle of hastings with the normans on a twohour lunch break. King harold of england, weakened by a ferocious, isbn 97803122428 buy the the last english king ebook. The last english king by julian rathbone fantastic fiction. The last english king by julian rathbone little brown, 1997. Lee ok im using the the last english king as a reference point for julian rathbones historical canon. Colman mcmillan, lord of sunset, by parke godwin, warriors of the dragon gold, by. The last english king is the first fullscale biography of england s lost king, an astute political operator who as earl of wessex won the affection of the english people and the deathbed nomination from edward the confessor king of england from 1041 to 1066 to succeed him.

Julian rathbone the last english king walt, the last surviving bodyguard of king harold, roams europe in the aftermath of william the bastards invasion of england in 1066. Buy the last english king new ed by rathbone, julian isbn. His novel of 1066, the last english king, published 1997, achieved considerable commercial success and has been optioned for film several times without having yet made it to the screen. Last english king more editions of last english king. Little, brown, 1997 a novel on king harold ii, the last anglosaxon king of the english.

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The life of joseph bosham, selfstyled 3rd viscount of bosham, covering the years from 1790 to 18, p. Twice shortlisted for the booker prize, his output included crime novels, ecothrillers, future fiction, film. The trickery of the last english king and rathbone knows a fair few writing tricks. Mar 04, 2008 the last of these, joseph, a lengthy fiction about the peninsular war, was a contender for the 1979 booker prize, following a nomination for the same gong in 1976 with king fisher lives.

It revolves around walt edwinson, a housecarl of harold godwinson, the last anglosaxon king of england. Last english king by julian rathbone on the sussex downs in 1066, the psychotic william and his gang of european mercenaries began the process which fragmented a civilisation. As a writer of nonfiction rathbone made a lasting and original contribution to wellington and peninsular war studies with his wellingtons war, 1984. The novel covers the time of the battle of hastings. Julian christopher rathbone was born in 1935 in blackheath, southeast london. The last english king by julian rathbone a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Julian rathbones new novel weaves around the events of 1066 to give us not only the all. A very english agent by julian rathbone nook book ebook. This acclaimed book by julian rathbone is available at in. On september 27, 1066, duke william of normandy sailed for en.

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Last english king paperback august 1, 1998 by julian rathbone author. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Tostig features in the novels the last english king 2000, by julian rathbone where he is depicted as edward the confessors catamite, harold, the last of the saxon kings, by edward bulwerlytton, the kings shadow, by elizabeth alder, the interim king, by j. This acclaimed book by julian rathbone is available at in several formats for your ereader. Julian rathbones the last english king 1997 is probably the most memorable historical fiction ive ever read. Mar 08, 2008 over a 40year writing career the novelist julian rathbone refused to be pigeonholed. Anyone who appreciates the craft of bernard cornwell will, i have no doubt, adore works such as joseph, wellingtons war. Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity at this site. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Readers bothered by anachronisms and inaccuracies are asked first of all to consider whether or not these may have been intentional. Discover book depositorys huge selection of julian rathbone books online. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. The last english king hardcover december, 1999 by julian rathbone author.

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Though better known for his political thrillers, british writer rathbone is also the author of several mainstream novels, two of which joseph and king fisher. Julian rathbone has had the excellent idea of viewing the wars of the roses from the perspective of some visitors from india. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The difference is, this is told from the losers side. Anyone who appreciates the craft of bernard cornwell will, i have no doubt, adore works such as joseph, wellingtons war, kings of albion, a very english agent, birth of a nation, etc. Julian rathbone is the author of many books, including joseph and king fisher lives, both of which were shortlisted for the booker prize. Julian rathbone author julian rathbone is the author of many books, including joseph and king fisher lives, both of which were shortlisted for the booker prize. Mar 03, 2008 the last of these, joseph, a lengthy fiction about the peninsular war, was a contender for the 1979 booker prize, following a nomination for the same gong in 1976 with king fisher lives. Books by julian rathbone author of the last english king. It traces his life from birth to his death at the battle of hastings, the start of the norman conquest of britain. The last english king by julian rathbone librarything. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability.

The story starts with walt returning to his home at iwerne in dorset four years after the battle of hastings. Dec 04, 1997 julian rathbone s the last english king 1997 is probably the most memorable historical fiction ive ever read. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Walt, the last of king harolds bodyguard, the one who survived hastings, wanders across asia minor in the company of quint, an intellectual renegade monk. Julian rathbone s most popular book is the last english king. Over a 40year writing career the novelist julian rathbone refused to be pigeonholed. The last english king 1997 is a historical novel by english writer julian rathbone. Buy the last english king, oxfam, julian rathbone, 0349109435, 9780349109435, books, fiction. Zlibrary is one of the largest online libraries in the world that contains over 4,960,000 books and 77,100,000 articles. The last english king by julian rathbone overdrive rakuten.