The King in the North
The Life and Times of Oswald of Northumbria
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Narrated by:
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Hamilton McLeod
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Max Adams
About this listen
Bloomsbury presents The King in the North by Max Adams, read by Hamilton McLeod.
A triumph – a Game of Thrones in the Dark Ages' TOM HOLLAND.
The magisterial biography of Oswald Whiteblade, exiled prince of Northumbria, who returned in blood and glory to reclaim his birthright.
A charismatic leader, a warrior whose prowess in battle earned him the epithet Whiteblade, an exiled prince who returned to claim his birthright, the inspiration for Tolkein's Aragorn.
Oswald of Northumbria was the first great English monarch, yet today this legendary figure is all but forgotten. In this panoramic portrait of Dark Age Britain, archaeologist and biographer Max Adams returns the king in the North to his rightful place in history.
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- Miss EJ Johnson
- 02-11-23
Kingly indeed
Fascinating story with so much detail and information but told with a light touch. The narrators voice is so rich and melodious I felt like Merlin himself was sat at my shoulder telling me the stories of my forefathers.
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- Jon Mellor
- 05-08-23
Loved it
Well read, highly educational and well researched. Gives a good grounding for me to learn more about the time period
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- frances augustine
- 07-09-23
Excellent
A richly detailed, interesting and informative account of the history that most of us are never taught. Thank you.
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- Deb C
- 13-03-24
enjoyable
I really loved this. The narrator had a lovely way of bringing it all fascinating. I hope he does more of this type
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- Dad 24 7
- 17-12-24
Well researched but very challenging to follow what the author is looking to get across
Seems to be well researched too challenging to follow unless you're an academic or have a serious level of knowledge about Oswald of Northumbria and the period in history several hundred years either side of his life. The narrators insistence on pronouncing commonplace everyday words in alternative ways is somewhat annoying. Overall disappointed as to what this book offered me compared to what I, as someone with an average level of local interest, was looking for.
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