 First edition cover | |
| Author | Bernard Cornwell |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | The Saxon Stories |
| Genre | Historical novel |
| Published | 4 October 2004 |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Publication place |  United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (hardback, paperback) |
| Pages | 400 (hardback), 384 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-00-714990-5 (first, hardback edition) |
| OCLC | 56647847 |
| Followed by | The Pale Horseman |
The Last Kingdom is the first historical novel in The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell, published in 2004. This story introduces Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a Saxon noble who is kidnapped by Danish Vikings as a young child and is assimilated into their culture, religion and language before a series of events lead him into the service of King Alfred of Wessex and his participation in multiple battles, including the notable Battle of Cynwit before the book's conclusion.[1]
- ^ "The Last Kingdom (Extract) | Bernard Cornwell". www.bernardcornwell.net. Retrieved 13 March 2022.