The Philosophy of The Last Kingdom

More than Fate is Inexorable

The philosophy and worldview of Uhtred of Bebbanburg has remained consistent, despite becoming a thirteen book series and an acclaimed Netflix series. Bernard Cornwell’s The Last Kingdom series, offers a near barbaric perspective which is as sophisticated as anyone’s today.

The world of Uhtred is one with thatch roofs, swords, shields, war and war lords. At the beginning of series, he is kidnapped after his father’s death, held captive by Danes and adopted as one of the Northmen. As an adult, he…