Sarum~ By Edward Rutherfurd~1987 (1st Edt.) HC W/ DJ newest Book

“Sarum” By Edward Rutherfurd~1987 (1st Edt.) Hardcover with Dust jacket. This book was published by Crown Publishers, Inc. This book is in MINT condition with NO tears, markings, or stains on the pages. The bind is strong & holds all the pages good together. The dust jacket is in good shape with NO tears or stains. I took a picture of front & back of dust jacket. This book looks brand new & appears to never been read!!
A masterpiece of breathtaking scope—a brilliantly conceived epic novel that traces the entire turbulent course of English history.

This rich tapestry weaves a compelling saga of five families: the Wilsons, the Masons, the family of Porteus, the Shockleys, and the Godfrey, who reflect the changing character of Britain. As their fates and fortunes intertwine over the course of the centuries, their greater destinies offer a fascinating glimpse into the future. An absorbing historical chronicle, Sarum is a keen tale of struggle and adventure, a profound human drama, and a magnificent work of sheer storytelling.

Mr. Rutherford has done an amazing job of following the descendants of a handful of families based around Salisbury, Engalnd through time. Starting around 9000bc and progressing to 1980 and creating vignettes at important points in England's history showing how those historical events impacted the families at each point in time. It is a great social history.

I found it quite interesting how the author showed physical features and personality traits descending through the lines. I was moved by the way the author tells the various battles, such as the Roman defeat of Bodeccia and her Iceni followers, Alfred and the Vikings, The War of the Roses etc., as well as other events. Edward Rutherfurd approach brought greater understanding to the events.

This book really the story of the history of England, from prehistoric times to the modern era. By taking several family lines and creating a series of interlocking stories set in the Salisbury, England area, but sometimes 100s of years after each other, I got the feeling of being there during each major period of history. Each story felt familiar because the descendants of the previous stories were the characters in the next story and some of the physical and behavior traits were carried along the generations. It is a fascinating way to learn history.

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