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PublisherUnknown Publisher

ISBN-100007285876

ISBN-139780007285877

eBay Product ID (ePID)118880358

Product Key Features

Book TitleBirth of the Kingdom

Number of Pages512 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicWar & Military, Historical, Fantasy / Epic

IllustratorYes

GenreFiction

AuthorJan Guillou

FormatUk-B Format Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.5 in

Item Weight13.7 Oz

Item Length7.8 in

Item Width5.1 in

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Reviews'Destined to become a classic, a brilliant and dramatic recreation of the medieval world' Sharon Penman"An exciting novel that describes power and responsibility in a close and intriguing way." Metro"He knows how to write captivating novels that the reader can't stop reading." Ã–stgÃ¶ta Correspondent"It is an interesting and exciting novel because of the author's knowledge and his power to insight. /../ As an author to historical novels Jan Guillou is convincing as well as a brilliant storytelling epic poet." Upsala Nya Tidning"Jan Guillou is a talented storyteller, amused by presenting the era through different surroundings and people's thoughts. /â€¦/ He is needed." KulturhÃ¶rnan"Guillou paints a fascinating picture of the multicultural Jerusalem." GÃ¶teborgs-Posten"The suspense is created from two different directions and is maintained through the entire novel." GT"Jan Guillou has an exceptional talent in building exciting stories and intrigues that captivates the reader." Hufuvdstadsbladet'Destined to become a classic, a brilliant, dramatic recreation of the medieval world. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.' Sharon Penman., 'He has a remarkable grasp of the mindset of the period and always puts the emphasis where it would be for the people involved at hat time, rather than ours. Some readers may find that disorienting, but a capacity for disturbing readers' assumptions is even more a hallmark of good historical fiction than the inclusion of the Knights Templar' Diana Gabaldon'Thrilling and inspiring, bloody and romantic; utterly of its time and utterly modern' Tom Holland'Destined to become a classic, a brilliant and dramatic recreation of the medieval world' Sharon Penman

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal839.7374

SynopsisThe third volume of the crusades trilogy from bestselling Swedish author Jan Guillou. Arn de Gotha has become one of the most feared warriors of the Knights Templar fighting to liberate Palestine with the Crusaders. At the great battle for Jerusalem, a mammoth and bloody struggle where the Christians were finally defeated, Arn is saved from certain death by Saladin, his longtime enemy and trusted friend. Ravaged by wounds and sickness, Arn is at last granted his wish: to return at last to his homeland, it plagued by endless wars. Arn is determined to find her - the woman for whom he was exiled. He must discover if their love could endure so long a separation, and if it can sustain his new quest: the create a new people, a new society, both Christian and Muslim, both craftsmen and warriors, with Arn at its helm, fighting for peace in a savage land. A fitting conclusion to a great trilogy, a bestseller all over Europe, and now the basis for a major film., The third volume of the crusades trilogy from bestselling Swedish author Jan Guillou.Arn de Gotha has become one of the most feared warriors of the Knights Templar fighting to liberate Palestine with the Crusaders.At the great battle for Jerusalem, a mammoth and bloody struggle where the Christians were finally defeated, Arn is saved from certain death by Saladin, his longtime enemy and trusted friend. Ravaged by wounds and sickness, Arn is at last granted his wish: to return at last to his homeland, it plagued by endless wars.Arn is determined to find her - the woman for whom he was exiled. He must discover if their love could endure so long a separation, and if it can sustain his new quest: the create a new people, a new society, both Christian and Muslim, both craftsmen and warriors, with Arn at its helm, fighting for peace in a savage land.A fitting conclusion to a great trilogy, a bestseller all over Europe, and now the basis for a major film., Arn de Gotha has become one of the most feared warriors of the Knights Templar, fighting to liberate Palestine with the Crusaders. At the great battle for Jerusalem, a mammoth and bloody struggle where the Christians were finally defeated, Arn is saved from certain death by Saladin, his longtime enemy.

LC Classification NumberPT9876.17.U38