I first read byzantium perhaps twelve years ago and did what i seldom do and read it again. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Aidan is sent to accompany a small band of monks on a quest to the city of byzantium to present the holy roman emperor with the book of kells. Pendragon is the fourth of stephen lawheads pendragon cycle, an excellent reimagining of the king arthur legend. Set right after arthurs coronation, with merlin as the narrator, pendragon tells the story of arthur as a new king facing adversity both in england and abroad in ireland. Byzantium by stephen lawhead let me begin by saying i have read this book at least 4 times.
Byzantium by stephen r lawhead 1st edition 1996 from. Lawhead is an american author of science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction and childrens books. First, you read that much in such a short time, for once you have picked it up you will find yourself unable to put it down. His works include the pendragon cycle, the song of albion trilogy, byzantium, the celtic crusades, patrick, the dragon king trilogy, and the king raven trilogy a new take on robin hood. A standalone epic, this was lawheads first straight historical fiction novel. In the 1990s, he published byzantium, a work of pure historical fiction. By jmh on august 24, 2010 in art, books, literature. Mar 25, 2009 listen to byzantium audiobook by stephen r. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
When i meet someone new, i like to ask them for book recommendations. This is how i came across byzantium by stephen lawhead. Now in hardback for the first time a completely new design of an sf classic series ideal for collectors, libraries, and readers who want the full empyrion experience with additional, neverbeforeseen material from stephen s own archive, including. The bestselling author of the pendragon cycle now tells the story of aidan, a 10thcentury irish monk sent to take the book of kells to the byzantine emperor in constantinople. Starting in london, and ending in the amazing world of albion,the island of the blessed. Buy byzantium by stephen r lawhead online at alibris. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Therefore, if you do not like getting sucked into a series, where you need to read 4 or 5 books to get the whole story, this book is a great starting point in lawhead s works. These series include the king raven trilogy, dragon king trilogy, song of albion series, the empyrion saga, the bright empires series, the pendragon cycle, and hero with ross lawhead. Now in hardback for the first time a completely new design of an sf classic series ideal for collectors, libraries, and readers who want the full empyrion experience with additional, neverbeforeseen material from stephens own archive, including. On his journey aidan will become a slave, an ambassador, a spy, a heathen, a viking and a saracen before being granted the gift of choosing his own destiny. A master storyteller weaves a tale of adventure and the coming of age of a young soul in this epic novel of the early centuries of the first millennium. Some found that it was hard to put down when they got into reading the book. An historical novel, it relies much on the factual history of the early church in ireland and the rise of the vikings in scandinavia, neither of.
Born to rule although born to rule, aidan lives as a scribe in a remote irish monastery on the far, wild edge of christe. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read hood. In the tenth century, the irish monks of kells have prepared a magnificent illuminated manuscript, its cover splendid with silver and jewels. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new.
You will not be frightened by lethal aliens, or dazzled by futuristic technology. No other author can impart the raw emotions and articulate the finest point of theology like stephen lawhead. This is the first stephen lawhead book ive read, but it wont be my last. His works include byzantium, patrick, and the series the pendragon cycle, the celtic crusades, and the song of albion. This book of kells will be presented to the holy roman emperor at. He has written over 28 novels and numerous childrens and non fiction books. I became immersed in the journey of aidan, an irish monk, who encounters every manner of trial as he sets out from his homeland with a group of priests to deliver the book of kells to the emperor in byzantium.
Ravaged by barbarian scalda forces, the last hope for eirlandia lies with the islands warring tribes. Well if science fiction relied solely on its aliens and futuristic speculation, it would be boring. Lawhead born 2 july 1950 is a ukbased american writer known for his works of fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction, particularly celtic historical fiction. Read byzantium by stephen r lawhead available from rakuten kobo. It is the best book to be written since the advent of the printing press. Faith, doubt, suffering, and true calling are depicted in. Lawhead 1997, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. He has several miniseries, including the dragon king trilogy, the empyrion saga, pendragon cycle, song of albion, celtic crusades, king raven trilogy and more. Free download or read online byzantium pdf epub book. Song of albion, again stephan lawhead has brought amazing adventure in a well written book about the time between times and different realities. Lawhead, the criticallyacclaimed author of the pendragon cycle. After a brief and unsuccessful foray into the music business, he launched his freelance career in 1981. This book was a departure for lawhead, in that it was written from the beginning as a standalone.
Lawhead is an internationally acclaimed author of mythic history and imaginative fiction. He has written over 28 novels and numerous childrens and nonfiction books. A new venture from the author of the pendragon cycle the endless knot, 1993, etc. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Lawhead and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. By stephen lawhead the endless knot song of albion new ed paperback.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. This book of kells will be presented to the holy roman. The first edition of the novel was published in 1996, and was written by stephen r. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Jun 03, 2007 hood ebook written by stephen lawhead. His first novel, in the hall of the dragon king, followed soon after. Lawhead is the author of many different fantasy, science fiction novels, both for kids and for adults, and has written many book series. Some found this novel to be the finest example of writing by lawhead. His works include byzantium and the series the pendragon cycle, the celtic crusades, and the song of albion. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 870 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. I have it in a dilapidated softcover but found a cheap hardcover version of it on amazon for 5 bucks and decided to get it.
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