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Enemy of God: A Novel of Arthur (A Novel of Arthur: The Warlord Chronicles)
 
 
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Enemy of God: A Novel of Arthur (A Novel of Arthur: The Warlord Chronicles) [Kindle Edition]

Bernard Cornwell (Author)
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"A fantastic revision of the standard Arthurian legend."

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The continuing story of Arthur, the second in a trilogy which began with THE WINTER KING. The novels bring Arthur and his world to vivid life. A man battling for his vision of the future in a brutal age, dragged down by suspicions and magics of the past, surrounded by intrigue, dependent on his skill at war and genius for leadership.
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 929 KB
  • Print Length: 418 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0312187149
  • Publisher: Penguin; 2 edition (1 Nov 2007)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0140232478
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140232479
  • ASIN: B002RI9ESM
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #6,885 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The author of the Sharpe novels writes about Arthur 5 Jun 1999
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
"Enemy of God" is the second volume in Bernard Cornwell's Warlord Chronicles trilogy, it follows directly on from "The Winter King". The story is narrated by Derfel Cadarn, one of Arthur's warriors.

If you are expecting swords and sorcery in the traditional fantasy style you will be disappointed. Cornwell excels in writing about battles and in involving the reader in the bloody horrors of war. Each sword thrust is described, his warriors bleed curse and die, and at the end of a fight, the battle field is strewn with dead and dying men.

Magic is an important part of the tale. Everyone in the book believes in it, but the magical events can all be explained. Merlin is not a supernatural being but simply an old Druid trying to collect the thirteen Treasures of Britain.

In summary, the series is the most readable and certainly the most realistic telling of the legend of Arthur and "Enemy of God" is a powerful mixture of intrigue, magic and warfare.

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing second story in the trilogy 1 Sep 2005
By Mr. Andrew Moore
Format:Paperback
I am a fan of Bernard Cornwell's work but like the author himself, the Arthur trilogy is my absolute favourite. I must admit I am also a fan of King Arthur storiesand untill I read these novels, Mary Stewarts "Merlin" books were my absolute favouritesbut Cornwell is so vivid and realistic in his version that he puts you there.
Told by Derfel one of Arthurs warlords the story follows the years of the battles against the Saxons (the Winter King it's predecessor, followed the rise of Arthur and the way he unites the kingdoms of Britain)
Morte D'Arthur it aint, no middle age knights on horseback wearing plate armour and following the rules of chivalry. Instead, it is dark age Britain at it's dirtiest, bloodiest and liveliest. Romance, friendship, divided loyalties, no real good guys and bad guys (except the obvious traitors) and astory in which pagan and christians battle for religious supremacy to mirror the Saxon battles. Gritty realism in the shield wall and beyond.
Excellent, readit in sequence though.
Thanks for many hours of reading pleasue Bernard, I re read it often.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The story continues to intrigue me! ( 2 Dec 2004
By B. Jonsson
Format:Paperback
Finishing The Winter King, I already longed for to set my teeth into this volume and ordered directly from Amazon, as there is not much call for Cornwell in my country ( as yet!).
I read the book, engulfed in it for days and really really enjoyed it ! Boys like adventures, knights, swords, dragons and beautiful princesses and this is a wonderful way to turn the boyhood stories about Arthur into a novel for grown ups, with adult perspective on things.
Cornwell's bold new ideas on the old knights and their valour spice up the bokks considerably. THIS is the story to make a film about, not like in the poor earlier attempts of "Excalibur" and the latest "Arthur".

If you've read anything about Arthur, you should try this series! If you like anything medieval, it's for you!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars The middle filler
The lesser known "bits" of the Arthurian legend given another masterful makeover by the great writer himself, no-one could have done it better
Published 6 hours ago by mel paddock
4.0 out of 5 stars Enemy of God - The Arthur you now and the Arthur you don't
"Enemy of God" is excellent for showing both the historical progression of the Saxon Invasion of Britain and the personal development of the characters we have come to know... Read more
Published 29 days ago by Aurealis
5.0 out of 5 stars enemy of god
Ill keep this short and sweet if you like bernard cornwell and you have read the winter king buy this book without a second glance this is his best series I have read so far
Published 1 month ago by aaron
5.0 out of 5 stars A superb read
This book, the second of the trilogy, is even better than the first. It mixes part historical accuracy with arthurian myths nicely interwoven. I couldn't put it down. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mike T
5.0 out of 5 stars A ripping good yarn!
In the field of historical fiction Cornwell is the undisputed master. Not only is Cornwell a very gifted storyteller with a keen understanding of human psychology and the human... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bazz
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST ARTHUR WRITTEN SO FAR
Where as 'The Winter King' sets the foundation for the ARTHUR Legend, this second book really picks up the pace. Read more
Published 2 months ago by LEB
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant sequel
Bernard Cornwell continues his excellent book series in "Enemy of God" and the book begins right where the last one left off. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Stålfors
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent part 2
This novel follows on nicely from the first. I'm looking forward to book 3. Well researched and well written, Bernard Cornwall does this so well.
Published 3 months ago by iron57
5.0 out of 5 stars Read the whole trilogy!
This is the second book in the Cornwell's warlord trilogy. The trilogy focuses on the life and times of King Arthur, though the eyes of a half-saxon warrior, Derfel, fighting... Read more
Published 3 months ago by David Wistow
4.0 out of 5 stars A Reader's Hopes Realised
My review of 'The Winter King' suggested it was a slow burn. With book 2 of his Arthurian trilogy Mr Cornwell has obviously added a log to his fire and applied the bellows. Read more
Published 3 months ago by H. G. Shearring
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