The Pale Horseman by Bernard Cornwell
Uhtred is a warrior during the 900 AD time frame who fights mainly for Alfred The Great. Interestingly, he was raised by Danes and still holds some loyalties to them though they are the enemy of Wessex. Through a variety of battles and tremendous craftiness, strategy, and a bit of luck, Uhtred and his fellow Saxons drive the Danes from their land, which eventually becomes England. It is written in the genre of historical fiction. I've found that I enjoy these types of books. One can get a feel for the time period, pick up some history, as well as read a good warrior story. I seem to identify with the warrior mindset as I'm guessing many fellows do.
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