Hengist King of Kent is a historical fiction novel written by Thomas Middleton. The book is set in the 5th century AD, during the period when the Anglo-Saxons invaded Britain. The story follows the life of Hengist, a legendary Anglo-Saxon king who is said to have founded the kingdom of Kent.The novel begins with Hengist as a young warrior, fighting alongside his brother Horsa in battles against the Britons. As they gain more victories, Hengist and Horsa become leaders of their people and are eventually chosen to lead an ...
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Hengist King of Kent is a historical fiction novel written by Thomas Middleton. The book is set in the 5th century AD, during the period when the Anglo-Saxons invaded Britain. The story follows the life of Hengist, a legendary Anglo-Saxon king who is said to have founded the kingdom of Kent.The novel begins with Hengist as a young warrior, fighting alongside his brother Horsa in battles against the Britons. As they gain more victories, Hengist and Horsa become leaders of their people and are eventually chosen to lead an invasion of Britain.Once in Britain, Hengist and Horsa establish themselves as powerful rulers, but their relationship becomes strained when Hengist falls in love with Rowena, the daughter of the British king Vortigern. Hengist and Rowena marry, but their union is met with opposition from both the Anglo-Saxons and the Britons.As Hengist tries to balance his love for Rowena with his duty to his people, he must also navigate the political landscape of Britain, which is fraught with treachery and betrayal. The novel culminates in a final battle between the Anglo-Saxons and the Britons, in which Hengist must decide where his loyalties lie.Hengist King of Kent is a gripping tale of love, war, and politics, set against the backdrop of one of the most important periods in British history. Middleton's vivid descriptions and engaging characters bring the story to life, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the Anglo-Saxon period.GENTLEMAN SAXON They're besieg'd, Aurelius Ambrose and his brother Uther, With numbers infinite in Britain forces, Beset their castle, and they cannot 'scape Without your speedy succour.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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