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| Original Title: | Vägen till Jerusalem |
| ISBN: | 0752848372 (ISBN13: 9780752848372) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | The Crusades Trilogy #1 |
| Characters: | Arn Magnusson, Eric IX of Sweden, Birger Brosa, Canute I of Sweden, Charles VII of Sweden, Sverker I of Sweden |
Jan Guillou
Paperback | Pages: 320 pages Rating: 4 | 6802 Users | 307 Reviews
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| Title | : | The Road to Jerusalem (The Crusades Trilogy #1) |
| Author | : | Jan Guillou |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 320 pages |
| Published | : | December 5th 2002 by Orion (first published 1998) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. European Literature. Swedish Literature. Medieval |
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The hero of this phenomenally successful historical trilogy is Arn Magnusson, born in 1150 to an aristocratic Swedish family. THE ROAD TO JERUSALEM covers his childhood and education at the Cistercian monastry of Varnhem. There he is taught the best of spiritual and worldly learning, as well as being trained to become a master archer and swordsman by the giant Brother Guilbert, a former knight. At seventeen, equipped to become a monk or a warrior, Arn returns home, a young man and yet an innocent in the ways of the world. Two sisters cross his path: one seduces him, while with the other sister, Cecilia, he falls deeply in love. In loving two sisters he has committed a crime punishable by both civil and clerical authorities, and he is sentenced to serve 20 years as a Knight Templar in the Holy Land.Rating About Books The Road to Jerusalem (The Crusades Trilogy #1)
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I might remember these books too fondly as it's been years since the last time I read them, but these are some of the best examples of Scandinavian literature, and also some of the best historical fiction books that I have read.I can't speak for the English translation, but I'd highly recommend Jan Guillou and Arn to anyone even remotely interested.In medieval Sweden, Jan Guillou does not renounce his Norwegian and French origins. Norwegian allies help Knut to reclaim the Swedish Throne from the Danes, while a French monk and ex-crusader train young Arn into the art of warfare.Son of a Swedish nobleman, and raised by monks, Arn grew into a strong, handsome, blond and Aryan man and all the village girls want him. Sadly for Arn, sex is considered a crime in Medieval Sweden (Luckily, it has changed since then), and he is sent to serve as a
Detailed without being tedious. Great read about the making of a Templar Knight in a positive and somewhat tragic light.
By far and away the best trilogy that I have ever read. Having seen ARN, a movie that spun all three books into one movie - a gem, I had to read the books. The movie was the most expensive adventure that Sweden had ever put into a movie according to Wikipedia and it was worth it with one exception - the third book was cut short in so may ways. This first book sets up the characters in what will become the nation of Sweden.
Interesting novel set in the middle ages. Set in Sweden, I have to say the style reminded me of the sagas that came from that part of the world during the time period in which the story takes place. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
Well the fates were not very kind to poor Arn who finds his love only to have it snatched away from him. I liked this book but it was only average. It had times were the pages flew by and at other times seemed really slow. Following the names was difficult at first but soon got used to it. Thought the story was going to be more about Sigrid at the start but then about a third of the way through we find this is not the case and Arn emerges as the main character. He is a good person to get behind
Kindly sent by my dear friend Bettie. Just arrived today!!The first book of a trilogy but I wasn't really engaged into the plot. I am not sure I would read the rest of this trilogy. 2,5 stars.
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