Bernard Cornwell

Krigsherre er Bernard Cornwells fantastiske avslutning på serien om Uhtred og Englands historie. Den legendariske krigeren Uhtred fra Bebbanburg har endelig returnert til Northumbria. I mange år har han kjempet for å få tilbake sitt rettmessige hjem. Nå er han omgitt av sin nye kone og sine lojale krigere – og han trenger dem. Utenfor festningen hans er det begynnende krig fra alle kanter. Alle riker rundt Northumbria prøver å utvide sine grenser i et forsøk på å gjøre herredømmet større. Krigsherren Uhtred er midt i stridighetene. Truet og bestukket fra alle sider står han overfor et umulig valg: holde seg utenfor kampen, risikere friheten sin, eller kaste seg inn i krigen og det mest forferdelige slaget Storbritannia noen gang har opplevd. Bare skjebnen kan avgjøre utfallet. Den britiske forfatteren Bernard Cornwell er kjent og elsket for sine historiske romaner, og likhet med de andre bøkene i serien er også Krigsherre en Sunday Times bestselger.

V nachale devjatnadtsatogo stoletija Britanskaja imperija prostiralas ot proliva La-Mansh do prostorov Indijskogo okeana. Odnim iz soldat, stroitelej imperii, chelovekom, uchastvovavshim vo vsekh vojnakh, kotorye vela v tu poru Anglija, byl strelok Sharp. V romane "Bitva strelka Sharpa" Richard Sharp poluchaet pod svoe nachalo otrjad nikuda ne godnykh pekhotintsev i vmesto togo, chtoby pouchastvovat v intrigakh vysokogo nachalstva, nachinaet "lichnuju vojnu" s elitnoj frantsuzskoj brigadoj, istrebljajuschej ispanskikh partizan. V romane "Rota strelka Sharpa" geroj, samym unizitelnym obrazom lishivshijsja kapitanskogo zvanija, pytaetsja popast v "Otchajannuju nadezhdu" - otrjad smertnikov, kotoromu predstoit shturmovat probituju v krepostnoj stene bresh. No dazhe v etom Sharpu otkazano, i malo togo - v rotu, kotoroj on bolshe ne komanduet, pribyvaet ego smertelnyj vrag, otjavlennyj merzavets serzhant Obadajja Khejksvill. Vpervye na russkom esche dva romana iz znamenitoj istoricheskoj sagi!

Napoleonovskie vojny - eto odin iz samykh znamenitykh periodov v evropejskoj istorii i odno iz kljuchevykh sobytij, opredelivshikh sudby mnogikh narodov. V khode ikh Napoleon Bonapart zavoeval polovinu mira - i poterjal vse. Poterpev porazhenie v Vojne shestoj koalitsii, on otreksja ot prestola i otpravilsja v ssylku, odnako istorija Bonaparta na etom ne zakonchilas. 18 ijunja 1815 goda armii neskolkikh stran soshlis pod nebolshim gorodkom nepodaleku ot Brjusselja, Vaterloo. Vo glave vojsk sojuznikov stojal gertsog Vellington - polkovodets, ne proigravshij na tot moment ni odnogo srazhenija. Vo glave frantsuzskikh vojsk - Napoleon Bonapart. Ssylnyj imperator, bezhavshij s ostrova Elba. Velikij strateg. Chelovek, izmenivshij istoriju. Ego zhizn nashla otrazhenie v ogromnom kolichestve istoricheskikh issledovanij, khudozhestvennykh proizvedenij, filmov, teleserialov. Vaterloo - ego poslednij shans. Napoleonu Bonapartu potrebovalos sto dnej, chtoby vernutsja k vlasti i vnov ee lishitsja. Bitva pri Vaterloo stala reshajuschej dlja imperatora, dlja Frantsii i, nesomnenno, dlja Evropy. Avtor razvorachivaet pered chitatelem panoramu sobytij i pokazyvaet vojnu vo vsej ee grjazi, zhestokosti i beschelovechnosti. Na osnove bolshogo kolichestva dokumentalnykh materialov Bernard Kornuell vosstanavlivaet sudbu Napoleona na protjazhenii Sta dnej, podgotovku k voennoj kampanii, khroniku srazhenij pri Katr-Bra, Lini i Vaterloo i politicheskie posledstvija, kotorye oni imeli. Ranee kniga izdavalas v serii "Istorija vojn i voennogo iskusstva" pod zagolovkom "Vaterloo: Istorija bitvy, opredelivshej sudbu Evropy".

In this engaging social history New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, "the most prolific and successful historical novelist in the world today" (Wall Street Journal), completes his epic Last Kingdom series with this companion book featuring three exclusive short stories and sixty recipes that bring Uhtred's world to life as never before. My name is Uhtred. I am the son of Uhtred, who was the son of Uhtred and his father was also called Uhtred . . . The Last Kingdom is one of the most successful historical fiction series of our time. The novels tell the epic story of the birth of England and introduces one of the greatest ever fictional heroes: the iconic Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the Saxon-born, Norse-raised warrior and rebel. In this lively compendium, Bernard Cornwell revisits Uhtred's realm, illuminating elements of the Anglo-Saxon world he couldn't fully explore in his novels. Uhtred's Feast offers rich background on the books of the Last Kingdom series, presenting a fascinating, detailed view of Anglo-Saxon life in all its splendor, danger, and beauty. With his narrative flair, Cornwell explores every aspect of this historical period, from the clothes to weapons to food, offering beautifully crafted recipes of early Anglo-Saxon fare, created by renowned UK chef Suzanne Pollak. In addition, he has written three new stories exclusive to this book that reveal the man behind the shield--Uhtred as a young boy, as Alfred's advisor, and as prince.

In this engaging social history New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, "the most prolific and successful historical novelist in the world today" (Wall Street Journal), completes his epic Last Kingdom series with this companion book featuring three exclusive short stories and sixty recipes that bring Uhtred's world to life as never before. My name is Uhtred. I am the son of Uhtred, who was the son of Uhtred and his father was also called Uhtred . . . The Last Kingdom is one of the most successful historical fiction series of our time. The novels tell the epic story of the birth of England and introduces one of the greatest ever fictional heroes: the iconic Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the Saxon-born, Norse-raised warrior and rebel. In this lively compendium, Bernard Cornwell revisits Uhtred's realm, illuminating elements of the Anglo-Saxon world he couldn't fully explore in his novels. Uhtred's Feast offers rich background on the books of the Last Kingdom series, presenting a fascinating, detailed view of Anglo-Saxon life in all its splendor, danger, and beauty. With his narrative flair, Cornwell explores every aspect of this historical period, from the clothes to weapons to food, offering beautifully crafted recipes of early Anglo-Saxon fare, created by renowned UK chef Suzanne Pollak. In addition, he has written three new stories exclusive to this book that reveal the man behind the shield--Uhtred as a young boy, as Alfred's advisor, and as prince.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 HISTORICAL WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION NON-FICTION CROWN AWARD'It’s quite a feat to write an account of England’s most famous battle that makes the reader feel like they’re experiencing history that is fresh, new and exhilarating.' Dan Snow This groundbreaking study by Mike Livingston, as featured on History Hit's Agincourt, presents a new interpretation of Henry V's great victory. From Shakespeare’s ‘band of brothers’ speech to its appearances in numerous films, Agincourt rightfully has a place among a handful of conflicts whose names are immediately recognized around the world. Renowned medieval historian Mike Livingston provides a new look at this famous battle, with a foreword by world famous historic novelist Bernard Cornwell. Agincourt takes us back to the original sources, including the French battle plan that still survives today, to give a new interpretation, one that challenges the traditional site of the battlefield itself. It is a thrilling new history that not only rewrites the battle as we know it, but also provides fresh insights into the men who fought and died there.

SHARPE IS BACK. The brand new novel from Bernard Cornwell in the global bestselling Sharpe series.

SHARPE IS BACK. The brand new novel from Bernard Cornwell in the global bestselling Sharpe series. If any man can do the impossible it's Richard Sharpe . . . And the impossible is exactly what the formidable Major Sharpe is asked to do when he's dispatched on an undercover mission behind enemy lines, deep in the Spanish countryside. For a remote village is about to become the centre of a battle for the future of Europe. Sitting high above the Almaraz bridge, it is the last link between two French armies, one in the north and one in the south; if they meet, the British are doomed. Only Sharpe's small group of men – with their cunning and courage to rely on – stand in their way. But they're rapidly outnumbered, enemies are hiding in plain sight, and time is running out . . . SHARPE’S COMMAND is the brand new novel in the bestselling historical series that has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. __________________________________________ READERS LOVE SHARPE'S COMMAND: ‘Bernard is a great storyteller and historian’ – reader review? ????? ‘Once again this is a page turner. Loved it!’ – reader review ????? ‘What a fantastic book . . . another great adventure for Richard Sharpe’ – reader review ????? ‘Sharpe alongside Patrick, Teresa and Hogan up to their necks in French men and Spanish treachery’ – reader review ????? ‘Sharpe is back, bashing Napoleon’s lot in the mountains of Spain . . . classic Sharpe!’ – reader review ?????

KRIGSHERRE er Bernard Cornwells fantastiske avslutning på serien om Uhtred og Englands historie. Den legendariske krigeren Uhtred fra Bebbanburg har endelig returnert til Northumbria. I mange år har han kjempet for å få tilbake sitt rettmessige hjem. Nå er han omgitt av sin nye kone og sine lojale krigere – og han trenger dem. Utenfor festningen hans er det begynnende krig fra alle kanter. Alle riker rundt Northumbria prøver å utvide sine grenser i et forsøk på å gjøre herredømmet større. Krigsherren Uhtred er midt i stridighetene. Truet og bestukket fra alle sider står han overfor et umulig valg: holde seg utenfor kampen, risikere friheten sin, eller kaste seg inn i krigen og det mest forferdelige slaget Storbritannia noen gang har opplevd. Bare skjebnen kan avgjøre utfallet. Den britiske forfatteren Bernard Cornwell er kjent og elsket for sine historiske romaner, og likhet med de andre bøkene i serien er også KRIGSHERRE en Sunday Times bestselger.

WELCOME TO UHTREDâ?? S FEAST . . .

En #1 Sunday Times bestseller og den storslåede finale i serien om Uthred, sakserne og Englands historie. Tv-serien The Last Kingdom er baseret på Cornwells vikingeserie. Efter i årevis at have kæmpet for at genvinde sit retmæssige hjem er Uhtred fra Bebbanburg vendt tilbage til Northumbrien. Med sine loyale krigere og en ny kvinde ved sin side er hans husstand sikret - men Uhtred er langt fra sikker. På den anden side af hans uigennemtrængelige fæstning raser en kamp om magt. Mod syd har kong Æthelstan forenet de tre kongeriger Wessex, Mercia og East Anglia - og har nu blikket låst fast på et større mål. Mod nord søger kong Constantine og andre skotske og irske ledere at udvide deres grænser og dermed udvide deres herredømme. Uhtred er fanget i stormens øje. Han er truet og forsøgt bestukket fra alle sider og står over for et umuligt valg. Skal han holde sig ude af stridighederne og risikere sin frihed, eller skal han gå ind i den mest omfattende og grusomme kamp, ?? Storbritannien nogensinde har stået overfor? Kun skæbnen kan afgøre udfaldet.

Book 7. The Pagan Lord

Doblestnyj polkovodets Utred otvoeval svoe rodovoe gnezdo, krepost Bebbanburg, no eto ne oznachaet okonchanija zhestokoj vojny za tselostnost srednevekovoj Britanii. V Mersii bushuet vosstanie, v Uessekse prodolzhaetsja dinasticheskaja borba za tron, i ottuda nadvigaetsja prezhnij vrag, na zemli Nortumbrii pokushaetsja jarl Skjoll so svoimi voinami-ulfkhedinami, obretajuschimi v bitve svirepost volkov. Nedrugi so vsekh storon odolevajut Utreda. Neuzheli on naveki prokljat i emu ne suzhdeno dobitsja obedinenija svoej rodiny? Odinnadtsatyj roman iz tsikla "Saksonskie khroniki". Vpervye na russkom!

Velikij korol Artur, nepobedimyj vozhd brittov, uspeshno protivostojal zavoevateljam-saksam, uchredil rytsarskij orden Kruglogo stola,: ia kotorym vse byli ravny mezhdu soboj. I pust istoricheskaja pravda pogrebena v toj davnej epokhe bolshikh peremen, velikogo pereselenija narodov i stremitelno zarozhdajuschikhsja i ischezajuschikh tsarstv, zavesa proshlogo priotkryvaetsja pered nami siloj pisatelskogo talanta Bernarda Kornuella. Britanija VI veka. Artur, nezakonnyj syn verkhovnogo korolja Ute-ra, dobivaetsja obedinenija razroznennykh korolevstv brittov, chtoby sovmestnymi usilijami vygnat zakhvatchikov s rodnoj zemli. Posle pobedy v Lugg-Vejle mechta Artura blizka k voploscheniju, no ego plany razrushaet predatelstvo nepomerno chestoljubivoj zheny Gvinevery i blizkogo druga Lanselota. Odnako dukh vozhdja brittov, prozvannogo Vragom Bozhim, ne tak-to legko slomit. Vtoroj roman iz trilogii o legendarnom korole-polkovodtse Arture, proniknutyj dukhom podlinnoj Istorii.

Temnye veka v Britanii. Khaos vot-vot okhvatit territorii, podvlastnye Arturu. Ego vlast oslablena mjatezhom Lanselota i predatelstvom Gvinevery. No Artur vse esche vladeet Ekskaliburom, odnim iz tridtsati Sokrovisch Britanii - mechom, dajuschim vlast. I poetomu Artur, prezrev prevratnosti sudby, brosaet vyzov svoim vragam." Ekskalibur" - zhestkoe realisticheskoe povestvovanie o rannem Srednevekove, napisannoe odnim iz luchshikh avtorov sovremennogo istoricheskogo romana Bernardom Kornuellom. Zakljuchitelnaja kniga iz trilogii o legendarnom korole-polkovodtse Arture, proniknutaja dukhom podlinnoj Istorii.