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by Bernard Cornwell (Author) "WOMEN, HOW THEY do haunt this tale ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 496 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin; 3 edition (1 Nov 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140232877
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140232875
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 11.2 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,810 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A story of love, war, loyalty and betrayal, EXCALIBUR begins with the failure of Lancelot's rebellion and the ruin of Arthur's marriage to Guinevere. The Saxons, sensing the disunity of the Britons, seize the chance to destroy Arthur. The climax of the war comes with the legendary triumph at Mount Badon, and Arthur`s great victory. But the promises he made then come back to haunt him after the years of peace and glory.

About the Author
Bernard Cornwell is the author of many historical thrillers, including the SHARPE series which was a highly successful television drama. He was born in London but now lives in America.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Quite superb!, 29 Jan 2005
By Alan "jolly_roger1" (Cannnock, England) - See all my reviews
I found this book to be a great conclusion to an already great series. The book concludes in such a way that it makes you want to know more, even though the book has come to a satisfactory end.
I was very impressed in the way how Cornwell managed to write about a period in history where very little is known and is often associated with fantasy. Cornwell changed this and managed to write a perfectly plausible book on the events that happended, apart from the mild fantasy element.
The outline of the story is different from Cornwell's usual so it makes for orginal material if you are used to the normal Cornwell setup. The character narrates and the character has to overcome many personal challenges and tribulations.
Overall, i would say that this is Cornwell's masterpiece. I often say that Sharpe's Sword was the best but after reading excalibur, I have changed my opinion. THe state of my Excalibur book reflects this!
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding conclusion to a brilliant series, 12 Aug 1999
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I haven't read any other books by Bernard Cornwell and only read these because I'm interested in this period of Britain's history. Absolutely magical, to compare it with Tolkein is perhaps irrelevant but it may help the prospective buyer so here goes... In a nutshell, where The Lord of The Rings is a fantasy story based in a 'realistic', but unfamiliar, history, the Warlord Chronicles are realistic stories based in a familiar period of history that conveniently leaves few written records. A number of the 'shock' moments in these three books simply wouldn't have happened either in LOLR or most other fiction. Excalibur ties up the story, giving it a reasonably satisfying ending but leaving you wondering what then happened in the years between the end of the book and Derfel's arrival at the monastery. These books are as near perfect as possible: pretty close to being my favourites of all time. Cornwell is a genius.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fine farewell to a rare trilogy, 14 Jun 2000
Yes, it has finally happened. Derfel Cadarn's tale of his Lord Arthur has finally ended, Excalibur has been laid to rest, and the Last Enchantment has been cast. Giving the previous two books 4 stars, I look upon this book, and noting the fact that it had me gripped for longer than the two preceeding books, I feel that I must justly award this book a full pledged 5 stars. This book is filled with battles, which some may say drag on for too long, but they replace the long drawn out 'empty' scenes which were to be found throughout the previous two stories. But, the battles are good, and enchanting, and purely exhillerating. I found that I could not put the book down towards the end, and feel rather empty now I have read it. Truelly marvellous, slightly better than the previous two, and not at all dissapointing. Onto Stephen Lawhead...
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5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite book
I truly loved this book, I loved the first two but this outshone both. Derfel is my favourite fictional character of any fictional story. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Mr. J. P. Allen

5.0 out of 5 stars Will Arthur ever find his peace? A great end to the trilogy
The third and final book of the Arthur/warlord trilogy is again a Bernard Cornwell classic. Not many authors have his ability for you to get into the heads of their characters in... Read more
Published 8 months ago by chuckles

4.0 out of 5 stars Cutting through the nonsense with Excalibur
Remembering first and foremost that this is myth wrapped into fiction, a dangerous mix at the best of times, this is far and away the best of the 3 books in the trilogy. Read more
Published 13 months ago by White Rose

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
These are the finest books that I have ever read. They tell the tale of King Arthur in the dark ages in a way that makes you believe in such men, or certainly hope they existed... Read more
Published 15 months ago by chazza007

5.0 out of 5 stars A magnificent ending to my all time favorite trilogy.
All the unanswered treads from the previous two books are sorted out here, the Battle of Mount Badon is proberbly the best described and gripping battle i have ever read. Read more
Published 21 months ago by S. Long

5.0 out of 5 stars The trilogy ends - but what an ending!
And three! Bernard Cornwell managed to finish his Warlord trilogy with another masterpiece - and this is not a small achievement. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Maciej K.

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
Cornwell has again provided a novel in which the reader can can become fully immersed. Excalibur picking up from where Enemy Of God left off, cuts straight to chase leaving no... Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2007 by Adam

5.0 out of 5 stars best novels ever
This review is for the whole trilogy.
first of all i would like to say how great those novels, i have just finish excalibur mins ago and it brought tears to my eyes. Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2006 by Lo$tris

5.0 out of 5 stars The Final Battle

Bernard Cornwell is one of that rare breed of authors who are able to write convincingly on a broad range of subjects. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2006 by J. Chippindale

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good end of trilogy.
This trilogy from Cornwell is the best of his books I have read. The action is well paced and Post-Roman early Britain is brought to life well. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2006 by S. Glossop

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