Hengist & Horsa: The Wrath of the Gods

De: S. A. Swaffington

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Inspired by real historical events, Hengist and Horsa: The Wrath of the Gods is the true story of post-Roman Britannia. It is the story of the Irish incursions on the west coast, the Pictish invasion from the north, and the Great Saxon Revolt in the east. It is the epic tale of Scotland's, Wales' and England's darkest past, one which sees the forefathers of these future nations coming face to face on the blood-slick battlefields of Britannia, swords in hand, in a clash between the Christian world and the heathen. In an emotional, fast-paced, action-packed drama, the Wrath of the Gods chronicles a series of historical events, known as the Great Saxon Revolt, leading to the Battle of Guoloph and the ultimate clash between the Scots, English and the ancestors of Wales. This is the story of the Anglo-Saxon clans, their leaders, Hnæf Hōcing, Hengist and Horsa, and how the young Bēowulf Gēata came to live amongst his folk's rivals, the Englisc. Re-live the struggle of the British King, Vortigern, a man willing to save Britannia from its plight by any means necessary. His name once blackened by historians, his story will now be told in his own words. This is a story of fathers and sons, of brotherhood and leadership, of finding one's grace and one's glory. A story of faith..., a clash between the civilized world and the barbarian, the Christian and the heathen, a story where not everything is as it seems. This is the story of how the English came to Britain, and the British struggle to defend their island from all those who would come to take it as their own. This is the epic tale of how England really began. You are about to re-live the real-life events in one of history's darkest times, a time of heroes. Praise for S. A. Swaffington ...Swaffington does for ancient English what Pressfield does for ancient Greeks. ...English history you wont know existed ...One of the best historical fiction books I have read! ...I have always been a major fan of Bernard Cornwell and this brings problems. Bernard is so good that other historical fiction authors just do not match up. I am delighted to have found these books by Swaffington, I enjoyed them as much as any Cornwell book. ...Historical fact/fiction at its best ...He is raising the awareness of England's past and the colossal struggles that raised a nation. It should make every Englishman remember where we came from, why we should be proud of our past ...Gives a great insight to the first Germanic warriors to come to England, their beliefs, culture and hardships before settling in a new land. ...Reminds us of where we come from and who we are as a people. ...a masterpiece ...Epic ...the stuff of legend ...A much needed breath of fresh air! ...Brilliant ...Awesome!! ...a enthrallingly good read... I couldn't put it down ...All in all a gripping, exciting and intense read. I sincerely hope there is more of the same to come! ...exceptional reading. Mr Swaffington has done everyone interested in English history a great service. His descriptions of landscape, characters, fight scenes were fantastic. ...This is a sophisticated and skilful book from a young writer, and shows a high degree of mastery over both subject and language. ...This book glorifies the ancient history of the English people. In so doing, he writes an absorbing, exciting and at times exhilarating story and delivers it in a prose style which verges on epic. ...His knowledge of the old English language, the heathen gods and general life of an early English warrior is superb. Mr Swaffington has produced a masterpiece! ...This is a must!