Hereward The Last of the English

"Hereward" is a historical novel written by Charles Kingsley. The novel follows the life of Hereward from his early years as a rebellious youth to his rise as a leader of the resistance against the Normans. Along the way, he forms close bonds with other rebels and outcasts, including his loyal follower, Martin Lightfoot, and the powerful Danish king, Sweyn Estrithson. Through vividly drawn battle ...