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The Last Kingdom, Episode 4: The Peace is Over
With Episode Four we have reached the half-way point of this season. A new woman has entered Uhtred’s life. Those of us who have read Cornwell’s novels have learned to not get too attached to Uhtred’s women. They come and … Read More
Posted in Anglo-Saxons, History, The Last Kingdom, Vikings
Tagged Anglo-Saxons, history, King Alfred, Tolkien, TV Series, Uhtred
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The Last Kingdom, Episode 3: The New King of Wessex
Despite the fact that the main character of Bernard Cornwell’s books is our hero Uhtred, it is Alfred who is the focal character of this episode. Everything and everyone revolves around him, and actor David Dawson does a spectacular job … Read More
Posted in Anglo-Saxons, History, Review, The Last Kingdom, UK, Vikings
Tagged Anglo-Saxons, Battle, Bernard Cornwell, King Alfred, Ubba, Uhtred
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The Last Kingdom, Episode 2
At the beginning of this episode of The Last Kingdom, as scenes from the previous episode flash across the television screen and the voice of Uhtred summarizes his early life, he says, “Destiny is all.” This phrase appears in every … Read More
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Tagged Angl-Saxons, King Alfred, Ragnar, Review, TV Series, Uhtred, Vikings
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