The Sons Of Godwin: A Tragedy (1876)

by William Leighton and William Leighton Jr

Book Overview

The Sons of Godwin: A Tragedy is a historical fiction novel written by William Leighton Jr. and first published in 1876. The book tells the story of the Godwin family, one of the most powerful families in England during the 11th century. The novel centers around the five sons of Godwin, who were all influential figures in England's history.The novel begins with the exile of Godwin and his family from England, and their eventual return to power. The story then follows the lives of the five sons, including Harold, who became King of England after the death of Edward the Confessor. The novel explores the complex relationships between the brothers, as well as their relationships with their father and other historical figures of the time, such as William the Conqueror.Throughout the book, Leighton Jr. weaves together historical fact with fictional elements to create a compelling narrative. The novel is a tragic tale of power, ambition, and family loyalty, and is considered a classic work of historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165597896
• ISBN13: 9781165597895
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"