Godwine Kingmaker: Part One of The Last Great Saxon Earls
Description
<p><span><span>Harold Godwineson, the Last Anglo-Saxon King, owed everything to his father. Who was this Godwine, first Earl of Wessex and known as the Kingmaker? Was he an unscrupulous schemer, using King and Witan to gain power? Or was he the greatest of all Saxon Earls, protector of the English against the hated Normans? The answer depends on who you ask. He was befriended by the Danes, raised up by Canute the Great, given an Earldom and a wife from the highest Danish ranks. He sired nine children, among them four Earls, a Queen and a future King. Along with his power came a struggle to keep his enemies at bay, and Godwine's best efforts were brought down by the misdeeds of his eldest son Swegn. Although he became father-in-law to a reluctant Edward the Confessor, his fortunes dwindled as the Normans gained prominence at court. Driven into exile, Godwine regathered his forces and came back even stronger, only to discover that his second son Harold was destined to surpass him in renown and glory.</span></span></p>
Story Behind The Book
My daughter lost her Grandma and had a very difficult time accepting a new Grandmother. I had to let her know that there was always enough love to go around and that there is always enough love in your heart to love someone new. I wanted her to know that her Grandma would always love her and that it was okay to love her new Grandmother too.
Reviews
<span class="LHtmlTextView content_description">"Baby Duck's New Grandma"<br />"This book definitely has a positive message though the pace is a little fast. It is definitely something children can relate to, especially those who have lost people they love and have to get used to new people.It is a good book that has a good lesson within itself." Reviewer:CT Ghostwriter reviews </span>
