I have just finished “Death of Kings” and like so many others, cannot wait for the next chapter. In your historical note you mention that you are surprised that our children are taught more about 1066 than Alfred the Great. I know we cannot pin point when the “Making of England” truly began but surely Alfred, his children and grand children must be given the credit for this…..and more time in our school curriculum ?
Maybe to get this important message across to the young……..(and old !!!), you could have Peter Jackson round for a cup of tea…….An epic film of Uhtred’s story on the scale of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy might do the trick ?
Thank you for bringing the story of England’s Making to life.
Woodsy