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My series of stories dealing with the wars of England would be altogether incomplete did it not include the period when the Romans were the masters of the country. The valour with which the natives of this island defended themselves was acknowledged by the Roman historians, and it was only the superior discipline of the invaders that enabled them finally to triumph over the bravery and the superior physical strength of the Britons.
12) Wulf the Saxon
Set during the ninth-century reign of King Alfred the Great, The Dragon and the Raven unfurls the tale of young Edmund, a brave Saxon boy who enlists himself in the cause of pushing back the hordes of marauding invaders who threatened the nascent country's stability and survival during the era. Impeccably researched and extremely fast-paced, this book will please a broad swath of historical fiction fans.
This collection highlights the best of British writer G. A. Henty's engaging style. Pairing the title novella, which is an inspiring rags-to-riches tale, with a solid collection of shorter stories, Sturdy and Strong will keep you interested until the last sentence.