King and Emperor
Encyclopedia
King and Emperor is the third (and concluding) novel in the The Hammer and the Cross
series. It was written by Harry Harrison
and first published in 1996 by Tor Books
.
and the Holy Grail
. By the end of the book, the modern notion of tolerance is endorsed by characters in the novel.
The Hammer and the Cross
The Hammer and the Cross is the first in the series of novels written by Harry Harrison and John Holm, the pseudonym for the Tolkien scholar Tom Shippey. The book chronicles the rise of the protagonist Shef, a bastard son of a Viking and an English lady...
series. It was written by Harry Harrison
Harry Harrison
Harry Harrison is an American science fiction author best known for his character the Stainless Steel Rat and the novel Make Room! Make Room! , the basis for the film Soylent Green...
and first published in 1996 by Tor Books
Tor Books
Tor Books is one of two imprints of Tom Doherty Associates LLC, based in New York City. It is noted for its science fiction and fantasy titles. Tom Doherty Associates also publishes mainstream fiction, mystery, and occasional military history titles under its Forge imprint. The company was founded...
.
Plot summary
Shef, King of the North, sets out to discover Greek fireGreek fire
Greek fire was an incendiary weapon used by the Byzantine Empire. The Byzantines typically used it in naval battles to great effect as it could continue burning while floating on water....
and the Holy Grail
Holy Grail
The Holy Grail is a sacred object figuring in literature and certain Christian traditions, most often identified with the dish, plate, or cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper and said to possess miraculous powers...
. By the end of the book, the modern notion of tolerance is endorsed by characters in the novel.