James Wilde - The Devil's Army

**The Devil's Army: A Tale of Rebellion and Bloodshed**

The year is 1066. The dust has settled on the Battle of Hastings, and England lies broken under the iron heel of William the Conqueror. As the Normans systematically subjugate the land, their brutality knows no bounds, leaving villages smoldering and families shattered. But amidst the chaos and despair, a beacon of defiance emerges in the marshes of the Fenlands. Hereward, a warrior forged in the fires of resistance, stands as the last hope of a shattered nation. He is a master of strategy and a whirlwind of fury on the battlefield, wielding his sword with the same skill as the Norman king himself. Around him, a ragtag band of outcasts, driven by a shared hatred of the invaders, forms a "Devil's Army" – a force that rises from the mists and the night, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. As Hereward's rebellion grows, so too does the ruthlessness of William's response. Ivo Taillebois, known as "the Butcher," leads the Norman charge, driven by a chilling determination to crush the rebellion, no matter the cost. England is plunged into a bloody conflict, a brutal struggle that will determine the fate of the nation and echo through the ages. **The Devil's Army** is a thrilling tale of rebellion, courage, and the brutal realities of medieval warfare. It is a testament to the enduring spirit of those who fight for their homeland and a grim reminder of the price of freedom. **James Wilde** is a master storyteller, weaving historical detail and thrilling action into a captivating narrative. His masterful portrayal of the conflict between the Saxons and the Normans is both gripping and evocative.

Wydawnictwo	Bantam Press
tytuł oryginału	The Devil's Army
data wydania	19 lipca 2012
ISBN	9780593065006
liczba stron	384
słowa kluczowe	średniowiecze, bitwa, przygoda
kategoria	historyczna
język	angielski