Cornwell Epub - Excalibur Bernard
Excalibur: Cornwell, Bernard: 9780718100575: Amazon.com: Books
Following the events of Enemy of God , Arthur’s world is in tatters. His dream of a peaceful, united Britain is ruined by the betrayal of his wife, Guinevere, and the treachery of Lancelot, who has fled to join the Saxons. Excalibur Bernard Cornwell epub
Arthur must rally a fractured and exhausted Britain for one last campaign. This leads to the legendary Battle of Mount Badon , where Arthur proves his military genius by inflicting a crushing defeat on the Saxon leaders, Aelle and Cerdric. Excalibur: Cornwell, Bernard: 9780718100575: Amazon
The novel is narrated by , an elderly monk looking back on his life as Arthur’s greatest warlord. This leads to the legendary Battle of Mount
Despite his victory at Badon, the story concludes with the tragic Battle of Camlann . Betrayed by Mordred, the rightful but cruel heir, Arthur faces his final mortal combat. The novel ends with a poignant, ambiguous departure into the mists of history, staying true to the "Once and Future King" legend. Where to Find the EPUB
Excalibur is the climactic finale to Bernard Cornwell's , a gritty, historical reimagining of the Arthurian legend. Unlike traditional fairy tales, this story is grounded in the brutal reality of 5th-century Britain, where "magic" is often just coincidence or clever psychology, and the clash between dying paganism and rising Christianity mirrors the bloody war against Saxon invaders. The Story: A Dream of Britain