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Alternate HistoryHistorical FantasyHistorical Fiction

King and Emperor (Hammer and the Cross)

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  • 1996 first published
  • 466 pages
  • ★ 4.0 (3 ratings)
  • 7 editions
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King and Emperor (Hammer and the Cross) is a 1996 alternate history and historical fantasy novel by Harry Harrison. It takes readers to Great Britain in the Anglo Saxon period, 449–1066. Readers will find themes of kings-Emperors, Viking-Warrior, vikings and Medieval Civilization.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings. It has been published in 7 editions.

It runs to roughly 466 pages — 8–9 hours of reading at an average pace.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

Subjects

  • Kings-Emperors
  • Viking-Warrior
  • Vikings
  • Medieval Civilization
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Historical fiction
  • Alternative histories
  • Middle Ages
  • Fantasy
  • Great britain

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Quick answers

Who wrote King and Emperor (Hammer and the Cross)?

King and Emperor (Hammer and the Cross) was written by Harry Harrison and first published in 1996.

What genre is King and Emperor (Hammer and the Cross)?

It is usually shelved as Alternate History, Historical Fantasy and Historical Fiction.

How long is King and Emperor (Hammer and the Cross)?

The median edition has 466 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to King and Emperor (Hammer and the Cross)?

Readers who like it often enjoy Ring Shout, The Winter King and The Hollow Hills.

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