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The White Horse King The Life of Alfred the Great
By Benjamin Merkle
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On 3/8 Britni Vigil wrote: The White Horse King is a book written about the life of Alfred the Great as he led the kingdoms of Britain in a battle against the vikings and then afterward as "he sparked a literary renaissance, restructured Britain's roadways, revised the legal codes, and revived Christian learning and worship." ... The White Horse King (The Life of Alfred the Great) by Benjamin Merkle
On 2/26 Janet Rockey wrote: No offense intended to Benjamin Merkle that it took me a couple of months to get through this book. He's an excellent author. I expected a historical fiction novel, but this book is a NON-fiction narrative. I applaud Mr. Merkle for his captivating authorship. An example from Chapter 3 illustrates the ... The White Horse King The Life Of Alfred the Great
On 2/24 Janalyn Voigt wrote: 5.0 out of 5 stars A King for All Ages, February 24, 2010 Who was Alfred the Great, and what claim did he have on such a title? Why should this King, of all Kings, receive such exultation? The answers to these questions bear looking into in light of today's world of fast morals and loose talk. Arthur, ... A King for all Ages
On 2/16 Barbara Shelton wrote: Benjamin Merkle does an outstanding job in telling his story of the life of Alfred the Great. Merkle tells us about Alfred’s family tree and his accomplishments. He tells us about how Alfred became king of Wessex and how Alfred became known as Alfred the Great. The story unfolds with telling how ... The White Horse King by Benjamin Merkle
On 2/11 Nina Law wrote: I recently completed the book THE WHITE HORSE KING:THE LIFE OF ALFRED THE GREAT by Benjamin Merkle. I had a hard time getting into the book at first, but then I couldn't get enough of it. I love history and love to learn new things about people in history. I had never realized what a great king Alfred ... Alfred the Great
On 2/9 James Offhaus wrote: I’ve just completed reading The White Horse King, by Benjamin Merkle, which is an historical account of the life of King Alfred. I at first hesitated to accept a complimentary copy from Thomas Nelson publishers, fearing it would be too thick and boring. Neither of these two fears were ever confirmed. ... Review of "The White Horse King", by Benjamin Merkle
On 2/2 Michael Combs wrote: The Vikings were ravaging the land. The Anglo-Saxon people are disorganized and without a true leader. An unlikely king rises up from the ashes of his homeland to save his people from a pagan enemy. Through strategy and faith this king becomes the only king of Anglo-Saxon decent to ever be named “the ... The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great
On 2/1 Patty Woodland wrote: From the Publisher's Website:Sometimes the heroes of history are truly worthy of the golden reputations they carry.King Alfred united Anglo-Saxon England against a Viking invasion, led the English into battle against the Danish hordes, created a renaissance of literature and the arts, reformed the legal ... Book Review: The White Horse King
On 2/1 John Hull wrote: The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great recounts the life of an indefatigable king who set out to free his people from the torrent of Viking invaders whose goal was complete dominance of Britain. Facing continuous waves of Viking raiders, the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms fell like dominoes as a young ... The White Horse King by Benjamin Merkle
On 1/29 Susan K. Stewart wrote: I gravitate to historical books, fiction or fact. The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great was a natural for me. Benjamin Merkle provides a compete history of not just the man, but also the culture and society of Britain during the 800s. I learned about Alfred’s family, the conditions of ... The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great
On 1/28 Nicole Smith wrote: I like how Alfred held on to his Christian beliefs as he dealt with a pagan Dane King. He seemed to have learned quick how to deal with people who did not have his same beliefs. Being a Christian and doing things God’s way was very prominent in his actions. I remember the story about Alfred giving ... Book Review: The White Horse King Life of Alfred the Great
On 1/28 Jonathan Smith wrote: The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great, written by Benjamin Merkle. This book is an historical account of the life of Alfred the Great (849-899), born the fith son of King Aethelwulf and never expected to rule… Alfred becomes the only English king ever to be known as “the Great”. It chronicles one of ... Review: The White Horse King by Benjamin Merkle
On 1/28 Andrew Comings wrote: If you do not know much about Alfred the Great, have never heard of Alfred the Great, or think that Alfred the Great must be Alexander the Great's little brother, you should add The White Horse King by Benjamin Merkle to your reading list. This book will give you a crash course into the life of a man ... Book Review: The White Horse King
On 1/23 Ryan Boomershine wrote: Had Alfred only delivered his people from the plundering Danes whom he defeated at Edington, then his contribution would have been significant and worthy of rememberance, but he would not have been worthy of the legendary status the the name King Alfred has acquired over the years. He would not have been King Alfred the ... The White Horse King – A Review
On 1/21 Warren Rachele wrote: Few people know how often history turns on a single event or rested in the will of a single man. Moderns take for granted the liberties they enjoy or bear the chains that burden them without recognizing the fragility of these states. Humanity is frequently unaware that we are but one battle, uprising, or vote ... The White Horse King
On 1/19 Violet Nesdoly wrote: In The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great, author Benjamin Merkle opens the curtain on a time in the Middle Ages when Anglo-Saxon warriors fought Viking invaders with iron spears and defended themselves with wooden shields. This colorful biography focuses on one of the few medieval rulers ... Medieval Inspiration
On 1/16 Will Turner wrote: Benjamin Merkle, The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great (Thomas Nelson, 2009). NOTE: I am reviewing this book for Thomas Nelson [www.booksneeze.com]. The best thing about this book is that it created within me an interest to study the life of Alfred in more depth. It serves effectively as a springboard, if you will, ... King Alfred the Great
On 1/16 Elmer Boutin wrote: "The White Horse King - The Life of Alfred The Great" is an excellent biography of the Anglo-Saxon King of Wessex and Mercia. Alfred is the only English king be called "The Great" and the title is well earned. Alfred was a wise man who took education and learning quite seriously. He became king during ... Well Done Biography of a Great King
On 1/14 Jonathan Aigner wrote: I am not a history buff, but I do enjoy reading biographies from time to time. I don't know where to begin with this one.It is entirely readable, but completely forgettable. It was an easy read, but at the same time, I couldn't make myself pick it up. Alfred is a completely legitimate figure to study, ... White Bore King
On 1/12 Tamera Kraft wrote: The White Horse Kingby Benjamin MerkleThe Life of Alfred The GreatBook Description:Sometimes the heroes of history are truly worthy of the golden reputations they carry.King Alfred united Anglo-Saxon England against a Viking invasion, led the English into battle against the Danish hordes, created a renaissance ... The White Horse King by Benjamin Merkle
On 1/12 Rachel Harrison wrote: This novel, The White Horse King, documents the life of England's first king, Alfred the Great. Admittedly I don't usually lean toward historical biographies but I decided to give this one a read. The book is filled with facts about the life of Alfred the Great. He is not someone that I knew much about. ... Not bad for a biography
On 1/11 Brandon Smith wrote: I love all things British—all things traditionally British. Picking up Benjamin Merkle’s The White Horse King, I really didn’t know what to expect. I had never heard of a King Alfred, much less one that involved the British Isles. To my delight, the book was really good! I learned all about Viking ... The White Horse King
On 1/9 Elizabeth Kelso wrote: The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great by Benjamin MerkleAlfred the Great was one of the greatest monarchs in English history. This book goes into some detail about the rise of this remarkable king and how he changed England forever. Merkle cites a lot of material from other sources, it seems ... The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great
On 1/9 Ryan Moore wrote: I was really excited when I saw that I would have the opportunity to review this book. I took two quarters of British history in my undergrad and I knew that this would be a really interesting book. Alfred the Great occupies a very unique place in British history. He's the only king in British history ... Wonderful Book
On 1/8 Reid Cardwell wrote: The account of the battle in opening paragraphs of The White Horse King could have been taken straight from the pages of The Lord of the Rings. From there the book becomes more of a historical narrative, albeit a very interesting one. Alfred was the fifth son of Æthelwulf, king of Wessex. We learn ... The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great – A Review
On 1/7 Jason Daniels wrote: I recently received Benjamin Merkle’s The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great. History books haven’t been on my reading list recently, and this book was very well done and enjoyable. I have not heard much of King Alfred, or I don’t remember much from history class, but based on this book he ... REVIEW: The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great
On 1/7 Cameron Van Zante wrote: King Alfred is one of the most storied kings in Britian's history. He is most known for leading his people over the Vikings, but he did many other things for his kingdom. He changed the roadways and legal codes. He also restarted Christian worship and learning about God. History isn't one of my favorite ... The White Horse King by Benjamin Merkle
On 1/7 Travis Clarke wrote: The White Horse King by Benjamin Merkle is an intriguing story of King Alfred the Great. The story of Alfred the Great holds it own however it seems Merkle had a hard time keeping to the story or the focus of the story. It seemed Merkle occasionally lost sight of storytelling. I enjoyed the facts but ... The White Horse King by Merkle, a review
On 1/6 John Collier wrote: The White Horse King is the story of Alfred the Great, regarded by many to be the first king of Britain. He united the Angles and Saxons to defeat the attacking Danes. It is because of the leadership he provided that his grandson was the first king of a united Britain. During his reign, Alfred ... The White Horse King by Benjamin Merkle
On 1/5 Mike Safford wrote: "The White Horse King" is a wonderfully scripted story of the most unlikely kink of England, Alfred The Great. This epic story takes place during the early times. That being prior to Alfreds' assention to the throne in A.D. 871. This story actually begins shortly after his birth and continues throughout ... Wonderfully Scripted Story of Alfred The Great Posted 01/05/10: "The White Horse King" is a wonderfully scripted story of the most unlikely kink of England, Alfred The Great. This epic story takes place during the early times. That being prior to Alfreds' assention to the throne in A.D. 871. This story actually begins shortly after his birth and continues throughout his reign as King of England. Ironically, this is also the time in which the Norsemen, or Vikings as they are better known, were making enroads into England in their attempts to pillage and ransack the English coast and following the rivers into interior England. At the time of Alfreds' reign, England was not the unified nation it is today, but it was broken down into several provinces. Alfred was the king of Wessex, which was located in the south. Benjamin Merkle, the author of this fine story has shown that he spared no expense in time while researching the life of Alfred The Great. Thank you so much, Mr. Merkle, for your attention to detail. Alfred The Great was a firm and devout believer of and in God, and you can see and feel this belief, throughout the story. He also knew that God was the only way for his kingdom to survive. The Vikings on the other hand, were a paganistic people, with no use for God. They had rather depended on their own devices and worshipped molden images of wood, gold and silver. The Vikings had no use for anyone or anything except to conquer and control everything and everyone, in their path. When you start to read "The White Horse King", you will not want to put the book down, but let me assure you, that you will want to make notes to conduct further research on your own, to learn more about these times and this man. What I found interesting, is that upon reading this story, I found that you never know where your life of situation is going to take you, and as long as you have God in your life, you should have no fear. God will provide. As you continue on the journey of this book, you will be shown countless battles that Alfred fights and prior to and with each of those battles, he consults God through prayer for guidance. We should all take a lesson from Alfred and his life with God. We all could learn from Alfred and the picture he paints both prior to becoming king and throughout his reign. He truly rallies England in their fight for existance. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
On 1/5 Laura Navarro wrote: The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great by Benjamin Merckle is my latest Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers pick. I really enjoyed this book. The format is very easy to read and comfortable to hold. There are side notes where a little more history or clarification of a term is helpful. I ... The White Horse King (review)
On 12/29 Malinda Detweiler wrote: I read this as a part of Thomas Nelson blogger review program. I had never heard of Alfed but I have recently become interested in England and it's kings so I thought I would give it a try. I found the sidebars that were put into the texts instead of using footnotes as very distracting and it did take ... The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great by Benjamin Merkle
On 12/28 Angela Simmons wrote: The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great by Benjamin R. Merkle is a richly composed work pertaining to this once great King. Thoroughly researching every aspect of the life of Alfred the Great , Merkle combines all of the fascinating knowledge into one book. Not only does Merkle provided us ... Review of The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great by Benjamin Merkle
On 12/26 Diane Estrella wrote: This book is not my “usual” reading and I was a bit nervous choosing this as my next book to review. The book included a time line, maps and an index that had intimidated me at first, but by the end of this history lesson I found myself cross checking them to put every fact that I had learned into ... Alfred the Great
On 12/25 Marian Perera wrote: The title of the book made me curious. What did Alfred the Great have to do with a white horse – did he ride one into battle? All I really knew of him was that he burned some cakes, so it seemed like a good idea to read about his life. Thomas Nelson was kind enough to send me a copy as part of the ... The White Horse King, by Benjamin Merkle
On 12/23 Beckie Burnham wrote: Do you think history is dry and boring? Well think again! Benjamin Merkle’s book, The White Horse King, is full of hand-to-hand battles, intrigues and betrayals. And at the center of the action is Alfred the Great, the 9th century king of Wessex (now the southern part of England). This Anglo-Saxon ... The White Horse King - The Life of Alfred The Great
On 12/21 Kathy Leicester wrote: “The White Horse King” by Benjamin Merkle is the first book I’ve reviewed by this author, and the first book of its kind that I have read. It is a narrative history (lots of words, not many dates) of the life and achievements of King Alfred, called The Great. The title of the book is taken from ... Great Story - Well Written
On 12/21 Nancy Famolari wrote: Benjamin Merkle makes Alfred the Great come alive. I knew very little about the “White Horse King” before reading this biography. Although, I'm not a fan of the retelling of ancient battles, these were interesting and led to the proposition that Alfred was more than a warrior. I didn't realize until ... Excellent Short Biography of Alfred the Great
On 12/21 Jessica Kramasz wrote: The White Horse King is a brilliantly written biography of King Alfred. It is clear this book was thoroughly researched as Merkle has brought the events to life in rich detail. It written in such a way that it can be used for scholarly purposes yet is fairly easy to read. I don't generally read biographies, ... The White Horse King
On 12/20 Jenny Johnson wrote: It's time for another Thomas Nelson review! I chose this book because of its historical focus; I've mentioned before that I truly enjoy history and even though I have my favorite eras (American Civil War, World Wars I and II, Roman civilization), I'm usually always interested to learn a little more about ... The White Horse King
On 12/18 Angela Parsley wrote: The White Horse King was a very interesting historical book about the life of King Alfred of what is now England. It is rich with history of battle and hard times. If you are interested in learning from the past this book would be a good read for you. You will like this book if you are very interested ... The White Horse King by Benjamin Merkle
On 12/17 Andy Morgan wrote: Why should you read a book about Alfred the Great. Who IS Alfred the Great. Alfred lived in the 800’s (born 849) and was a King in the British Isles (England). During this time the Vikings (the Danes, from Europe) would travel the English Channel and attack and plunder parts of the British Isles. By ... The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great by Benjamin Merkle
On 12/17 Sharon LaMothe wrote: The White Horse King, The Life of Alfred the Great was a historical non-fiction account of pre-Britain Anglo-Saxon ruling family in the 800’s during the time of invading Danish “Norsemen” or Vikings from present day Sweden, Holland and Norway. Author Benjamin Merkle used his research to provide ... A LaMothe Book Review: The White Horse King, The Life of Alfred the Great
On 12/15 Keri Tidwell wrote: The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great provides a historical account of the legendary Anglo-Saxon king, who valiantly and tirelessly fought for and defended his nation, again and again, against the marauding Vikings. In this work Merkle highlights the military conflicts fought between ... The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great by Benjamin Merkle
On 12/14 Ellen Christian wrote: Title: The White Horse KingSubtitle: The life of Alfred the GreatAuthor: Benjamin MerkleISBN: 9781595552525Publisher: Thomas NelsonFrom the book's cover:Down swept the Vikings from the frigid North. Across the English coastlands and countryside they raided, torched, murdered, and destroyed all in their ... Review: The White Horse King by Benjamin Merkle
On 12/14 Lori Kasbeer wrote: I don't read to many history books, for fear they will read like history books. The White Horse King caught my eye because I do enjoy reading about England's history, about Kings and Queens, and battles that were fought. The White Horse King is a well written book about the life of Alfred, the only king ... I Greatly Enjoyed This Book
On 12/12 Roberto Mattos wrote: The book tells us the story of Alfred, fifth son of King AEthelwulf from Wessex, far in line of succession to the throne and not likely to end up being the heir of the throne. Merkle describes with vivid language the struggle of Alfred, losing his mother and all his brothers one by one till he became ... A Learning Experience
On 12/12 Janae DeWeese wrote: I’m not one for reading biographies, so it was with some reluctance that I agreed to read The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great by Benjamin Merkle. My intention in reading it was to try something different. I was not disappointed. The book doesn’t come across as a biography so much ... Pleasently surprising read
On 12/12 M J Clissold wrote: Honestly I'm not entirely sure what to say about this book because if I was 12 years old I would have loved it. Seriously I'd have eaten it up and looked for more. But Nelson isn't marketing this as a juvenile or even a young adult book and as such I find myself hard pressed to give it more than a ... Fine for kids. For adults, not so much.
On 12/10 Michael Wilson wrote: The White Horse King is about King Alfred the Great, an Anglo-Saxon king of the 800's. Since I love history I picked this book up with interest. Before Britian became a unified nation, there were several countries within the British Isle. For many years the Vikings came across the English Channel raping, ... The White Horse King by Benjamin Merkle
On 12/10 Mike Gothard wrote: I love history; which means I love history books. And that means I love Benjamin Merkle’s newest release, The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great. Set amidst Vikings and England and the Church, the story of Alfred the Great takes place during the ninth century, a time in history with which most are ... Book Review – The White Horse King
On 12/10 Matthew Bedford wrote: Growing up my dad read to us many books, and one that I recall most fondly was Charles Dicken’s “A Child’s History Of England“. The stories of kings and great men, battles won and lost, all the stories that make up the history of the great land of England help my siblings and I in rapt attention ... The White Horse King
On 12/9 Peggy Erickson wrote: I was intrigued by the description of Benjamin Merkle’s book – The White Horse King – and chose it to review for Thomas Nelson Publishers. I have always been interested in English history, but of a later period. The White Horse King is the story of the Life of Alfred the Great – the only ... The White Horse King – a review
On 12/9 Jacky S wrote: This latest book I received to review is Benjamin Merckle's The White Horse King. This book tells the story of King Alfred, know as the Great. During Alfred's time (late 800's AD) Vikings from the North swept down upon England, raiding, torching, murdering and destroying everything in their path. Everyone ... [The White Horse King] by Benjamin Merckle
On 12/8 Mary C. M. Phillips wrote: Be patient if you’re reading this book. It’s a slow go. But it picks up. The first third of the book I basically crawled through till I finally hit a smooth groove. (However, that may not be the author’s fault as I simply kept tripping over names like AEthelwulf, AEthelstan, AEthelbald, and ... Where Have All the Cowboys (and Kings) Gone...
On 12/8 Lex Wisniewski wrote: This post is part of Thomas Nelson’s BRB program (Book Review Bloggers, not Be Right Back). Have a blog? Like free books? Check this out. I think I read this book in two or three days. It’s absolutely captivating. It could be that I’m fascinated by history in general, but Benjamin Merkle brings Alfred the Great to ... Book Review: The White Horse King
On 12/7 Brandee Holland wrote: The White Horse King by Benjamin MerkleThe White Horse King is a compelling and interesting book about the only English monarch ever to be titled great: King Alfred the Great. Alfred was a great leader and a wise and learned man. Under his leadership the English people would band together to fight ... The White Horse King
On 12/7 K Andrews wrote: The White Horse King was one of the most fascinating books I've read in a long time. I love history, but it has to be written in an engaging and interesting manner to hold my interest. This book did that for me. Having read about this time period from the Viking perspective and from the French perspective ... An engaging perspective of the Viking-Anglo-Saxon conflicts of the ninth century
On 12/5 Linda Adams wrote: The White Horse King, by Benjamin Merkle, is the story of Alfred the Great, the king who fought against the Vikings and introduced other significant changes that are still present today. One of the things I particularly noticed–as a former solder–was that he restructured the military into an “army ... The White Horse King
On 12/5 Margaret Traudt wrote: Before reading Benjamin Merkle’s book The White Horse King, the Life of Alfred the Great, the only thing I knew about this ninth century monarch was that he had “Great” in his title. I finished the book published by Thomas Nelson with a great appreciation for this godly man who courageously rid ... The White Horse King, the Life of Alfred the Great by Benjamin Merkle
On 12/3 Mary Crocco wrote: The White Horse King, the Life of Alfred the Great, by Benjamin Merkle The White Horse King is a biography of King Alfred the Great. The inscription on the statue of King Alfred says it all; Alfred found learning dead and he restored it, education neglected and he revived it, the laws powerless and ... The White Horse King
On 12/2 Rebekah Bishop wrote: I just finished the White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great by Benjamin Merkle. This book thrilled the inner Anglophile in me, as well as added depth to my understanding of J.R.R. Tolkien’s connection to Anglo-Saxon literature. Indeed Alfred as the “Ring-Giver”, the lands divided up into ... From Wessex to Tolkien
On 12/1 Bob Garbett wrote: Having never heard of King Alfred the Great, or the author, I was not sure what to expect from this book. What I found was a compelling page turner. It was not only well written, it was also very informative. King Alfred lived and reigned in the 800’s and is responsible for the development of legal ... The White Horse King
On 11/30 Jerusha Scott wrote: *Note: I have not read any other books or documents on the life of Alfred the Great, so this review is simply about the book and my experience reading it, I am not judging whether the material is completely accurate or not.*Summary: 'The White Horse King' by Benjamin Merkle is a book about the life of ... The White Horse King by Benjamin Merkle- An Honest Review
On 11/28 Teresa Dawn Oldridge wrote: I received a free copy of this book to review from Thomas Nelson's Publishing Company. The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great is a biography of the Anglo-Saxon King Alfred.King Alfred inherited the title "The Great" after bringing the Anglo-Saxons from hiding in despair from the attacking ... The White Horse King by Benjamin Merkle
On 11/28 John Bird wrote: Benjamin Merkle’s The White Horse King is a fast moving biography of Alfred the Great.Danish Vikings terrorized Europe during the ninth century. They preferred targets that offered the least resistance and the most loot. The island of Britain was ideal. By the time Alfred became king of Anglo-Saxon ... The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great, by Benjamin Merkle
On 11/27 Shelley Doss wrote: English history can be a little intimidating -- all those kings, queens, battles and dates. This book, however, brings to life a section of that history with sufficient vividness and interest to keep you reading.In The White Horse King, by Benjamin Merkle, we meet King Alfred of Wessex, ninth-century ... The White Horse King by Benjamin Merkle -- Book Review
On 11/26 Catherine Dieterly wrote: I do not normally pick up biographies to read for pleasure but I was pleasantly surprised when I enjoyed reading Benjamin Merkle’s The White Horse King. Many biographies I have read have been for research projects and in many of those biographies there is usually a tone of trying to prove the author’s own theories. ... Entertaining and Enlightening Biography
On 11/26 Michelle Fitzgerald wrote: I read this book as a read-aloud to my son. To be honest he understood it better than me. The authors style used old English idioms and syntax. I usually steer clear of books with unfamiliar words. As a visual learner I really appreciated the maps and drawings. I found the footnotes to be a distraction.I ... `The White Horse King` (by) Benjamin Merkle
On 11/24 Jonathan Hill wrote: The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great by Benjamin Merkle is an amazing book filled with great detail about the awe inspiring life of Alfred the Great. Alfred was the fifth son of AEthelwulf king of Wessex (AD 839 – 858) and by all accounts was unlikely to ever assume the throne. ... Review: “The White Horse King” by Benjamin Merkle
On 11/24 Mark Smith wrote: The White Horse KingThe Life of Alfred the GreatBy Benjamin MerkleThank you Benjamin Merkle for opening up the life of a man whom all should get to know, King Alfred the Great. I hardly knew or remembered anything about these early years of England. All I knew was a few convoluted stories about Vikings, ... The White Horse King
On 11/23 Janet Reeves wrote: The back of the book advertises The White Horse King as “a mythic adventure story that stirs the imagination and races the heart.” So—I was expecting to read of an adventure, something like First Knight or The Three Musketeers set in Viking times. Instead I got a documentary. There’s nothing ... Book Review: The White Horse King