Birth of the Kingdom Free Audiobook Download by Jan Guillou

Jan Guillou is a Swedish born and Finland based author. He has written twenty books in eight different languages. His novels are set throughout the 19th century, primarily during the period when Sweden and Finland were part of the Russian empire. Born in 1951, he became involved with the fight for democracy both in Sweden, where he began his career as a journalist and activist, and in Finland as well. His literary style blends history with fiction to create an exciting and informative story.

Jan Guillou is a popular Swedish author. His Birth of the Kingdom is a book about the history of Sweden. The audio book for this title was narrated by Gildart Jackson.

The Kingdom by Jan Guillou is a historical novel about the Vikings and the lost history behind their conquests. It was originally written in Swedish as "Vår rike" (Our Realm) and has been translated into English and French. The novel is set in Scandinavia during the years 872-934 AD.

The Kingdom was a state founded in the year 1066 by William I, Duke of Normandy and the first Norman king of England after he invaded from France. The years preceding 1066 were turbulent due to the succession dispute between two powerful families. The old English monarchy had been usurped by Empress Matilda, but her husband Duke Robert could not be crowned because he was an illegitimate son of King Edward's deceased brother Ethelred II. With the help of Earl Godwine and Malcolm III, King of Scots, Robert was able to take the throne from his wife and rule as a vassal for William I.

Birth of the Kingdom by Jan Guillou is a historical novel. The story centers around two young boys, Erik and Olaf, who are friends. They are the sons of two powerful Viking families, and their lives intertwine as they grow into manhood.

Jan Guillou's novel birth of the Kingdom offers a fictional account of the Swedish monarchy from 1611 to 1718. The story is based on real events and tells how the Great Northern War was fought and won by the Swedes in 1721 with help from France. Sweden emerged as a major European power, but also faced many internal conflicts that threatened its stability.