Roman Hawk
Author : Griff Hosker
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 41,72 MB
Release : 2018-12-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781791753573
The Sword of Cartimandua
Author : Griff Hosker
Publisher : Sword of Cartimandua
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 44,12 MB
Release : 2018-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781728758992
Book Description
This is the story of the last Queen of the Brigante, Cartimandua who is rescued by a Roman cavalry unit. The story follows the fortunes of the leader of the cavalry, Ulpius Felix and his indomitable troopers. The murder of the Queen and the revolt by her people puts the Roman hold on Britannia in danger. It is only after great deeds of bravery and monumental battles that the revolt is put down and the province is saved. With treachery all around them the cavalry turma become a band of brothers and are forged into a weapon as powerful as the mythical Sword of Cartimandua.
Ulpius Felix- Warrior of Rome
Author : Griff Hosker
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 33,28 MB
Release : 2018-12-21
Category :
ISBN : 9781792087356
Book Description
This is the story of a young Pannonian warrior who is forced by circumstances to join the Roman Auxiliary cavalry. The story shows his development as a warrior who becomes a leader of men. The story encompasses the campaigns in Germania and culminates in the horror that was the Iceni revolt and the final apocalyptic battle between the Romans and Boudicca. Filled with battles and intrigue it is a journey across the Roman Empire in the early days of the first century. This is the prequel to the Sword of Cartimandua series of novels. It follows the early days of the auxiliary cavalry and introduces the reader to many of the characters from the later books.
Oathsword
Author : Griff Hosker
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 44,29 MB
Release : 2021-09-17
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Now that he has made a name for himself and shown his courage in battle Sven Saxon Sword becomes not only a leader in battle but also a target for others when he fights. Beginning with the Battle of Svolder when hundreds of ships clashed in the sea, the novel takes us through the maelstrom of war. Sweyn Forkbeard has ambitions in the west where there is a weak Saxon king, Aethelred. Sven Saxon Sword and his foster father are part of the force which battles in Wessex, Cornwall and Kent. As they battle the clan grows and becomes more powerful. Sven Saxon Sword becomes a warrior of even greater renown and a leader of men.
Saxon Dawn
Author : Griff Hosker
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 20,68 MB
Release : 2017-01-01
Category :
ISBN : 9781542439503
Book Description
Set in the late Sixth century Saxon Dawn shows the last flames of resistance to the Anglo-Saxon invaders. King Arthur and the last of the Romans of gone but King Urien fights on. When three orphans join his warriors then the tide begins to turn and, despite, overwhelming odds they begin to turn the tide. Based on the history of the period Saxon Dawn is a fast moving story with graphic battles scenes as well complex characters and devious plot twists.
The Battle for France
Author : Griff Hosker
Publisher :
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 18,98 MB
Release : 2021-01-03
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
King Henry V has defeated the French but he has yet to grasp the crown of France. He returns to finish the job which was begun at Agincourt. At his side is his mentor, Sir William Strongstaff, Knight of the Garter. The oldest man in the army he has yet to become a mere observer and he is sent on a diplomatic mission to Burgundy and an alliance with Duke John the Fearless. When the Scots ally with the French and kill the King's brother in battle it seems that the campaign is over but the English archers and men at arms show their enemies that they reign supreme on the battlefield. Concluding at the battle of Verneuil, The Battle for France takes England a little closer to the crown of France.
The Celtic Queen: A FREE Book and Novella of Cartimandua
Author : Lauren Goffigan
Publisher :
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 46,98 MB
Release : 2019-01-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
A kingdom divided. An empire at the gates. One woman's impossible choice. As Rome's shadow looms, one queen holds the key to her people's survival... Queen Cartimandua is heir to a fragile peace of her Celtic lands. When rebellion erupts, she must choose to defy Rome and risk annihilation . . . or betray her people to save them. In a world of shifting alliances and brutal politics, can Cartimandua's wisdom and cunning be enough to keep her lands intact? Immerse yourself in a gripping tale of power, loyalty, survival . . . and discover the queen history forgot. Start reading now! Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Bernard Cornwell, powerful heroines, and tales of Celtic Britain and ancient Rome. The Celtic Queen is a captivating historical novel that transports you to ancient Britain, where a queen's resolve and leadership are put to the ultimate test. This compelling story will enthrall readers interested in the power dynamics, cultural clashes, and the resilient women who shaped history. Remarkable Heroine: Delve into the life of Cartimandua, a queen whose struggle for peace and loyalty defines her legacy. Rich Historical Context: Experience the intricate relationships and dramatic landscapes of ancient Britain under Roman rule. Engaging Plot: Ideal for readers who crave historical fiction filled with tension, political intrigue, and powerful female protagonists. This book will be of interest to readers seeking the following: Boudica, Boudicca, Cartimandua, Roman history, celtic history, historical fiction, ancient Rome, ancient Britain, celts, discount books, discount historical fiction, biographical fiction, historical biographical fiction, ancient world, ancient Roman history, rebellions, military history, women in history, books like Circe, books like A Song of Achilles, books like The Last Kingdom
Lords of the North
Author : Bernard Cornwell
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 47,19 MB
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0061801895
Book Description
The third installment of Bernard Cornwell’s New York Times bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, “like Game of Thrones, but real” (The Observer, London)—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit television series. The year is 878. Uhtred, the dispossessed son of a Northumbrian lord, has helped the Saxons of Wessex defeat the invading Danes. Now, finally free of his allegiance to the victorious, ungrateful King Alfred, he is heading home to rescue his stepsister, a prisoner of Kjartan the Cruel in the formidable Danish stronghold of Dunholm. Uhtred’s best hope is his sword, Serpent-Breath, for his only allies are Hild, a West Saxon nun fleeing her calling, and Guthred, a slave who believes himself king. Rebellion, chaos, fear, and betrayal await them in the north, forcing Uhtred to turn once more, reluctantly, to the liege he formerly served in battle and blood: Alfred the Great.
Cartimandua's Capital?
Author : Colin Haselgrove
Publisher : CBA Research Report
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,31 MB
Release : 2016
Category : History
ISBN : 9781902771984
Book Description
Famous for the excavations carried out by Sir Mortimer Wheeler in 1951-52, the late Iron Age earthwork complex at Stanwick, North Yorks, is the largest prehistoric site in northern England. The site was probably the seat of the Brigantian queen Cartimandua, and both the structures and the finds from the site reflect this status. A recent re-evaluation of the radiocarbon dates has led to a new chronology which has rewritten our understanding of late Iron Age Britain. This volume reports not only on the excavations of the 1980s, but also synthesises other work in the environs of the site.
Blood on the Crown
Author : Griff Hosker
Publisher :
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 15,60 MB
Release : 2018-10-24
Category :
ISBN : 9781724408792
Book Description
Blood on the Crown is set in the latter half of the fourteenth century. Will son of Harry is about to join one of the freebooting mercenaries who serve the Black Prince in Gascony and Spain. Soldiers of fortune they fight for pay and for loot. Circumstances mean that he comes to the attention of the heir to the English throne, Prince Edward and is chosen as the bodyguard for his sons, Edward and Richard. When the Black Prince dies before his father and his elder brother Edward also dies, a young Richard of Bordeaux becomes heir to the throne and Will has a greater responsibility than he expected. He becomes King at the age of just ten. Intrigue, attempted murder and a revolt by the peasants of Kent, Essex and London put both the young King and his bodyguard in mortal danger. Based on the actual events of the years 1367- 1382 the novel shows the struggle for the crown through the eyes of a young warrior.
