This historical novel unlocks the mystery of britains most haunting and puzzling structure, and tells a tale of three brothersfierce rivals. Stonehenge from new york times bestselling author bernard cornwell, the tale of three brothers and of their rivalry that created the mysterious stonehenge. Lengar, the eldest, is a ruthless warrior intent on replacing his father. Stonehenge by bernard cornwell paperback harpercollins. And here he uses all these skills to create the world of primitive britain and to solve the mysteries of who built stonehenge and why. Bernard cornwell is well known and admired for the realism and imagination with which he brings earlier worlds to life. The story is a wonderful blend of archaeology and invention. Bernard cornwell now burrows into prehistory to suggest an answer to the puzzle of why and by whom stonehenge was built. A novel of 2000 bc ebook written by bernard cornwell. And here he uses all these skills to recreate the world of primitive britain and to solve the mysteries of who built stonehenge, how and why. Bernard cornwell is well known and admired for the realism and imagination with which he brings an earlier world to. Bernard cornwell is the author of the acclaimed new york times bestselling saxon tales series, which includes the last kingdom, the pale horseman, lords of the north, sword song, the burning land, death of kings, the pagan lord, and, most recently. The result is an epic story told with a masters skill, presenting powerful personalities, high dramas and terrific climaxes with colour and pace. Buy a discounted paperback of stonehenge online from australias leading online bookstore.
His stories are steeped in an air of reality, and while i read or listen, i forget they are fiction. Three brothers, deadly rivals, are precariously united by a shared vision to create a temple to their gods. Bernard cornwells brilliant novel, reissued for fans to find out the story behind the stones. Stonehenge is an epic tale of people as smart as us, inventing religion and mythology and forcing their wills on the world and each other. So many people visit stonehenge and come away asking just that question. It could be termed, an architectural prequel, it being the fictional story of how a place was built. And here he uses all these skills to recreate the world of primitive britain and to solve the mysteries of who built stonehenge, how, and why. This book felt so real to me that i kept stopping and walking away while listening. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read stonehenge. Cornwells epic novel, stonehenge, catapults us into a powerful world of ritual, betrayal, and the neverending pursuit of power, wealth, and spiritual fulfillment. However, his detailed descriptions of how stonehenge was constructed utilizing primitive engineering are. He has also written the saxon last kingdom stories about king alfred and the making of england he has written historical novels primarily on english history in five. A novel of 2000 bc 97800065865 by bernard cornwell and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
A novel of 2000 bc is first and foremost a great historical novel. Four thousand years ago, a strangers death at the old temple of ratharrynand his ominous gift of goldprecipitates the building of what for centuries to come will be known as one of mankinds most singular and remarkable achievements. Stonehenge by bernard cornwell 9780060956851 booktopia. Even hengall, the once tyrannical chief in ratharryn, appears unusually vulnerable, and his oldest son, sensing this, is on the point of challenging his authority. The original construction of the ancient english monument of stonehenge forms the backdrop of the story of three men, brothers and rivalslengar, a tyrant and patricide. Stonehenge, not unsurprisngly, refers to the building of stonehence, circa 2000 b. An acclaimed historical novelist sharpes triumph, 1999, etc. I was worried about the main character, afraid for. This is the tale of three brothers and of their rivalry that created this great temple. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases. Stonehenge is britains greatest prehistoric monument, a symbol of history. One summers day, a stranger carrying great wealth in gold comes to the settlement of ratharryn. Cornwells portrayal of life and death in ancient britain is graphic, gritty and riveting. According to cornwell, there is an interesting book stonehenge by r.
Stonehenge isnt necessarily about absurdist religiose godmatic expressionism. But an epic tale of the construction of stonehenge as the story of three brothers, their wives, and tribes is an enjoyable way to learn more about what little is known about the megalithic culture of britain. Stonehenge a novel of 2000 bc is first and foremost a great historical novel. Bestselling author bernard cornwell received national acclaim for the historical drama of his civil war series, the starbuck chronicles, which includes rebel, copperhead, and battle flag. One summers day, a dying stranger carrying great wealth in gold comes to the settlement of ratharryn. Bernard cornwell paperback, 448 pages harpercollins publishers december 01, 2004 i just finished bernard cornwells stonehenge and i am impressed and amazed at this piece of work that is part epic historical fiction and part fantasy. A novel by bernard cornwell that follows the enormous success of his arthurian trilogy the winter king, enemy of god, and excalibur tells the tale of three. A novel by bernard cornwell that follows the enormous success of his arthurian trilogy the winter king, enemy of god, and excalibur tells the tale of three brothers and of their rivalry that creates the great temple. Stonehenge is first and foremost a great historical novel. Stonehenge which means standing stones was described by cornwell more as a fantasy book than from an historical point of view. From new york times bestselling author bernard cornwell, the tale of three brothers and of their rivalry that created the mysterious stonehenge one summers day, a dying stranger carrying great wealth in gold comes to the settlement of ratharryn.
In any case, i wasnt convinced about this version of the legend surrounded on stonehenge. This was exactly what i needed, but was a brilliant story as well. A recommendation came in to read bernard cornwell s stonehenge so i grabbed it on kindle and started reading. He is best known for his novels about napoleonic wars rifleman richard sharpe. But it was a temple, and it was built by the folk who lived on what is now salisbury plain four or five thousand years ago. Bernard cornwell, obe born 23 february 1944 is an english author of historical novels and a history of the waterloo campaign. In the last years of the ninth century, king alfred of wessex is in. It is rich in detail and presents cornwells theory about the construction of stonehenge. One summers day, a dying stranger carrying great wealth in gold come. Summary from goodreads four thousand years ago, a strangers death at the old temple of ratharrynand his ominous gift of goldprecipitates the building of what for centuries to come will be known as one of mankinds most singular and remarkable achievements. Bernard cornwell is a master of the historical novel, regardless of the era he tells of. I say fantasy because though it takes place four thousand years ago in modern day britain. The three sons of ratharryns chief each perceive the great gift in a different way. He has fitted a detailed picture of neolithic life into a plot full of love, mayhem, and intrigue.
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