"The Last Kingdom is one of the most successful historical fiction series of our time. The novels tell the epic story of the birth of England and introduces one of the greatest ever fictional heroes: the iconic Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the Saxon-born, Norse-raised warrior and rebel. In this ... compendium, Bernard Cornwell revisits Uhtred's realm, illuminating elements of the Anglo-Saxon world he couldn't fully explore in his novels. Uhtred's Feast offers ... background on the books of the Last Kingdom series, presenting a ... detailed view of Anglo-Saxon life in all its splendor, danger, and beauty. ... Cornwell explores every aspect of this historical period, from the clothes to weapons to food, offering ... recipes of early Anglo-Saxon fare, created by ... UK chef Suzanne Pollak. In addition, he has written three new stories exclusive to this book that reveal the man behind the shield: Uhtred as a young boy ['The first victory'], as Alfred's advisor ['The gift of God'], and as prince ['The last shield wall']"-- Publisher marketing.
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